Multi-piece wheel construction
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Multi-piece wheel construction
How does the two rim halves of a multi-piece wheel get "weld" together? It may sound stupid, but I have never seen a multi-piece wheel. I have only dealt with one piece racing wheels. Say if I buy a 2-piece (or 3-piece) wheel from HRE or some other company, would I be able to see the seam? If there is no seam (no weld), how do the 2 halves get connected?
I assume that one of the main advantage of a multi-piece wheel (from the manufacturer point of view) is the flexibility to create various offsets. Once a milti-piece wheels is made, is it hard to change the offset?
Your help is greatly appreciated,
--Joey
I assume that one of the main advantage of a multi-piece wheel (from the manufacturer point of view) is the flexibility to create various offsets. Once a milti-piece wheels is made, is it hard to change the offset?
Your help is greatly appreciated,
--Joey
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I'm no wheel expert, but I believe the wheel pieces get bolted together. Offsets can easily be changed by changing the wheel center's position between the rim halves, but this would necessitate new rim halves too...so...
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The reply is correct. You use a 3 piece because it makes it easier to change the offsets/backspacing, while retaining the center section. They bolt together at the center section.
Nick
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