Rick wrote:

>The best/safest approach to the tire/ rim situation is to replace the rims.
>Most Airstreams, except the smallest are equipped with 6 bolt rims with a
>5.5 inch bolt circle. Others have 5 bolts. Any wheel shop should be able
>to supply these rims or try to locate a Dexter distributor.. I am using the
>Dexter rims sold through camping world at about $28 each. They look decent
>and it eliminates hubcaps, which I don't like to run for safety reason.

Thanks, Rick and everybody on some providing some very interesting info on split rims. It's good to know that, should we 'stream in the U.S., a tire shop SOMEWHERE could likely replace or fix a tire problem. On the subject of hubcaps - it is for that very reason that my dad refused to change from 6 ply 70015 truck tires (split rims) this year: the hubcaps for his trailer are in perfect shape - would pass even Jim Weston's inspection! If dad were to switch to regular rims, he would not be able
to use his much-loved hubcaps!

Denise (Blairsmom)
future 67 Heirstream (?Blairstream)