In a message dated 2/7/99 1:36:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, Agrijeep@aol.com writes:

<< The cages are used after the tube or tire has been replaced or repaired and
<< when the tire is being inflated. If the split ring was not properly installed or
<< seated it might fly off, so the reassembled tires are inflated in cages at tire
<< shops duriong this process.

Oh. I knew they used those cages at some point in the operation.....

<< Truck tire stores can handle split rims.

Yes, that I know.... but frequently when travelling through little Mayberrys or late at night etc... you may not be within 50 miles of a truck tire store...... which is why I got rid of my split rims......

Hunter