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Title: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: sichel on September 15, 2021, 04:46:47 PM
What is this type of rim called? What are the advantages over conventional rims? What do I have to pay attention to during assembly?
There is a point for these few questions.
Title: Re: si_099
Post by: sichel on September 22, 2021, 04:39:33 AM
Up to Experts.
Title: Re: si_099
Post by: Bill d isere on September 22, 2021, 10:04:06 AM
Trilex rims, allows the tire to be changed without removing the whole wheel. The tightening order must be observed, but these rims are less dangerous than rims with a circle.

https://fbw.ch/wp-content/uploads/technik/technik-fremdhersteller/trilex_prospekt.pdf
Title: Re: si_099
Post by: sichel on September 22, 2021, 11:56:03 AM
Yes!! Just the right puzzle for a commercial vehicle specialist. Thank you for the brochure.
The easy way to change tube or tire was the reason for the invention. But in addition they still provided good cooling of the brake drums through openings between the spokes. And they look damn good, that's why they were still very popular in Switzerland for a long time.
But please take extreme care when dismounting! The clamps that hold the rim parts together ("A" in the picture below) can sit very tight. When loosened with a hammer after removing the nuts ("B"), they jump through the area with a lot of energy (that is why they are called "frogs"). Those fellows who do so, should have finished their family planning!! Therefore loosen nuts only, loosen frogs with a hammer and then remove the nuts complete.
So, that was today's lesson "Commercial vehicle technology for beginners", thank you for your attention.  ;)
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: Bill d isere on September 22, 2021, 12:39:07 PM
Switzerland is not far from where I live and my friend "Tôgne" owns 4 trucks with trilex rims, one of which is still at work.
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: Bill d isere on September 22, 2021, 12:40:31 PM
This one was still working a few weeks ago
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: BattlePorQ on September 22, 2021, 12:46:25 PM
What a gorgeous Saurer.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: sichel on September 22, 2021, 02:44:28 PM
This one is at least just as beautiful, isn't it?
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: Bill d isere on September 22, 2021, 02:47:15 PM
This man is a Saurer museum all to himself
Here is his first, bought before the legal driving age
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: sichel on September 22, 2021, 03:00:55 PM
When I'm in Switzerland again, I need your connections for a test drive...  :hail:
Title: Re: SOLVED: si_099 - Trilex rim
Post by: Bill d isere on September 22, 2021, 03:25:38 PM
I send the request
But what do you mean by "test"? Do you want to drive?