If you press the opposite side of the ring(opposite of the pry notch) downward toward the inside of the rim it takes the tension off that ring so you don't have to bend it like you did. Almost like dismounting a tubeless tire. If you bend that ring too much it will cause it to become unsafe. Just a word of advise I had a very good teacher at the tire shop I worked at in high school. Spray lube also helps, and if something ever feels like its bending stop.

I really appreciate this video I have a old 1963 ford and it has all old locking ring rims on it this is the only video that I found thanks

You just saved my ass, you sir are a scholar and a gentleman I might even dance at your wedding 🤠

Thanks for the video. From what I understand the thinning spot in the site of the solid ring is the key to allowing the ring (when it is tipped) to slip over the edge of the rim. Sounds like it would be relatively easy IF no tire on the rim but difficult once the tire is mounted.

Just got a new to me 63 Chevy c60 dumo truck🥰🥰🥰 thank you!

That seems to be how it is nowadays with these old truck tires. Nobody is willing or even knows how to work on them, so you just have to figure it out yourself.

Another bit of advice from another old person👴🏽 is, you really should have used the correct type of lever as you're probably gonna damage your tire levers doing that.

Priceless information. I don't know how hard i might have stared at mine without fingering this out. Thanks!

I wonder how much easier it would be if he used the harbor freight lock ring tool. Instead of a tire iron????

Just Subscribed. Those solid lock rings are as dangerous and unsafe as the Kelsey Hays two piece widowmaker's are. We have videos on our channel about the different kinds of truck wheels.

Be very cautious when airing up one of those type. Use cage or chains. The retaining lips can get sprung out of shape or corroded and fail as the tire expands. I used to have some and one day I had one come off. I was safely out of the way but the ring flew across the yard when it let go!

Duluth Junction Work Shop has a excellent video on widowmaker wheels.

A shot of PB Blaster or some dish soap would make it even easier. Never saw those before. I’m sure I will sooner or later.

Many thanks had read how but needed to see!

Good job.

Good job

Nice work

Throw the split rims away get you some tubeless

AWESOME!!!! Just now dealing with the same. Now... reinstall, or screw it?!!

You're putting too much stress on that one spot. You wanna walk the bar down slowly so you don't warp it and cause an explosion later on after multiple times of warping it slowly.

How much air did you put back in or did you not use the wheel?

suddenly, I am feeling very old👍👍

yup!

Hey Thanks! I've got these wheels on my 48 Ford bus and needed this! If you can, Check it out! 👍

1925 wheels

It's call a friction ring. I know how to do it. I'm very good at it. I won't teach it. And that's not how it's done.