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BENEFITS
2000
CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
NOMENCLATURE
MES/EM TUBELESS 5 PIECE RIM NOMENCLATURE ................................................................................................4
mes/i tube type 4 piece rim nomenclature ........................................................................................... 5
fs/em tubeless 3 piece rim nomenclature ............................................................................................... 6
Those who are unfamiliar with industrial wheel servicing procedures, or with the particular wheel/
rim assembly being serviced, should not undertake any wheel/rim servicing without supervision
and proper training.
Basic safety measures for handling all sizes of RIMEX wheels and rims:
• Always wear protective clothing; safety glasses, gloves,protective footwear, etc..
• Never take “shortcuts” in recommended procedures - these can lead to injury or
death.
• Always use air line equipment with a clip on chuck and enough hose length to
allow yourself to stand clear of the path of trajectory should an explosion occur.
An in-line valve with a pressure gauge or a regulator which can be preset is also
advisable.
All the above recommendations are covered in detail in the NTDRA Off-Road Video Program, to
which RIMEX was a contributor.
Also available are the new “RIMEX” Safer Wheel and Rim videos - Over 1000 distributed world-
wide!! RIMEX safey posters and brochures.
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➓
➍
➐
➑
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➎ ➏
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➊
➊ RIM BASE
➋ SIDE RINGS
➌ BEAD BAND
➍ LOCK RING
➎ -
O RING GROOVE
➏ MOUNTING DISC
➐ GUTTER SECTION
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FEATURES ➌
➎
➍
➑ ➐
➊ RIM BASE
➋ SIDE RINGS
➌
BENEFITS LOCK RING
➍ GUTTER SECTION
➎ BACK SECTION
➏ CENTERBAND
➑ VALVE SLOT
➋ ➒
➌
➎
➍ ➏
➐
➑ ➊
➓
➊ RIM BASE
➌ LOCK RING
➍ -
O RING GROOVE
➎ GUTTER SECTION
NOTE:
➏ HOT FORMED BACK SECTION
All RIMEX wheel and ➐rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
CENTERBAND
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is➑eliminated.
28DEGREE MOUNTING SURFACE
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
➒ 5 DEGREE BEAD MOUNTING TAPER
➓ VALVE HOLE
MS/T 3 PIECE - Forklift and heavy industrial material handling applications. Designed
to suit high air pressure tires.
FEATURES
!THICKER, FULLY MACHINED FIXED FLANGES
BENEFITS
" TUBELESS TO SUIT HIGH AIR PRESSURE RADIAL AND BIAS PLY TIRES.
EXCELLENT AIR RETENTION.
! SUPERIOR RIM AND TIRE LIFE THROUGH GREATER TIRE BEAD SUPPORT.
INCREASED STRENGTH IN CRITICAL FAILURE AREAS.
MS/T 3 PIECE - Forklift and heavy industrial material handling applications. Designed
to suit high air pressure tires.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEATURES
" FULLY MACHINED GUTTER SECTION
BENEFITS
" UNIFORM FIT OF LOCK RING,FLANGE AND O-RING. ELIMINATES LOCK RING & O-RING EJECTIONS.
! GREATER TIRE BEAD SUPPORT, LESS MOVING COMPONENTS, LONGER SERVICE LIFE.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
MES/T 3 PIECE - 15 degree bead taper. 22.5” diameter heavy duty truck, crane and
military tire applications.
BENEFITS
" REMOVABLE COMBINATION FLANGE FOR EASY MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING WITH 15 DEGREE BEAD AREA TO SUIT
22.5” WIDE BASE TIRES.
! SUPERIOR TIRE BEAD STABILITY AND FAR SUPERIOR RIM LIFE.
MES/T 3 PIECE - 15 degree bead taper. 22.5” diameter heavy duty truck, crane and
military tire applications.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FS/EM-EV-MEV 3 PIECE
FS/EM-EV-MEV - Loader, articulated dump truck, crane and
underground earthmover or mining applications.
FEATURES
! THICKER, HOT FORMED BACKSECTION AND FLANGE
BENEFITS
" UNIFORM LOCK RING AND O-RING FIT AND SEAL ELIMINATING LOCK RING & O-RING EJECTIONS.
! LONG SERVICE LIFE. IMPROVED TIRE BEAD STABILITY AND LESS MOVING PARTS THAN STANDARD.
FS/EM-EV-MEV 3 PIECE
FS/EM-EV-MEV - Loader, articulated dump truck, crane and
underground earthmover or mining applications.
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27.00-49 XRA -4919-B D *** XRB -4919-B D *** XFL-4049 XLR-49E V HA L-OR-349-T
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
MES/I - Off road heavy duty truck, material handling and underground mining applications.
FEATURES
!HEAVY DUTY MACHINED BACK SECTION
"THICKER, FULLY MACHINED GUTTER SECTION
BENEFITS
" UNIFORM FITMENT TO HUB, SPACER, CLAMP AND LOCK RING. EXTRA LONG SERVICE LIFE.
MES/I - Off road heavy duty truck, material handling and underground mining applications.
NOTE
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT CAN BE UTILIZED AS TUBELESS WHEN USED
WITH MICHELIN ‘TBS’ SYSTEM
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEATURES
! HEAVY DUTY EARTHMOVER LOCK RING # THICKER, FULLY MACHINED SECTIONS ( a,b,c )
A) BEAD SEAT
BAND
B) GUTTER SECTION
" TUBELESS O-
RING
C) BACK SECTION
BENEFITS
" TUBELESS O-RING SEAL.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
MES/T 5 PIECE - Grader, loader, off highway logging, haul truck and underground
mining applications.
FEATURES
!THICKER, FULLY MACHINED BEAD BAND AND BACK SECTION
BENEFITS
" EXTRA STRENGTH AND SERVICE LIFE
UNIFORM FIT OF HUB, LOCK RING, SPACER BAND, O RING AND CLAMPS.
MES/T 5 PIECE - Grader, loader, off highway logging, haul truck and underground
mining applications.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
MES/EM - Loader, grader, articulated truck, underground mining, off highway truck,
crane and material handling applications.
FEATURES
!THICKER, FULLY MACHINED BEAD SEAT BAND AND BACK SECTION
" FULLY MACHINED GUTTER SECTION
BENEFITS
" ADDED MASS IN CRITICAL AREAS. UNIFORM FITMENT OF LOCK RING AND O-RING.
! EXACT FIT OF RIM COMPONENTS AND TIRE BEADS. OFFERS EXTRA LONG RIM AND TIRE LIFE.
MES/EM - Loader, grader, articulated truck, underground mining, off highway truck,
crane and material handling applications.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEATURES
"FULLY MACHINED ‘INTEGRAL’ DISC AND GUTTER DESIGN
# BOUNCE RING
BENEFITS
" ELIMINATES WELD IN HIGH STRESS AREA.
! EXACT FIT OF RIM COMPONENTS AND TIRE BEADS. OFFERS EXTRA LONG RIM AND TIRE LIFE.
ADDED MASS IN CRITICAL AREAS. UNIFORM FITMENT OF LOCK RING AND O-RING.
# FULLY MACHINED TO CLOSE TOLERANCES. DECREASES RIM FLEX WITH EXTREME OFFSET WHEEL DISCS.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
MES/EV
MES/EV- Earthmover haulage equipment.
FEATURES
! THICKER, FULLY MACHINED BEAD SEAT BAND
AND BACK SECTION
BENEFITS
" ADDED MASS AND EXACT MACHINING OFFER UNIFORM FITMENT TO HUB.
! IMPROVED TIRE STABILITY AND AIR RETENTION. ABLE TO ACHIEVE LONGER LIFE AND HIGHER SPEEDS.
MES/EV
MES/EV- Earthmover haulage equipment.
XRA-4919-AW***
27.00-49 XRB-4919-AW*** XSR-4049 XBB-49MES/EV XLR-49EV HAL-OR-349-T
MEV
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
MES/EMH - Earthmover, loader & haulage equipment, material handling and mobile
crane applications. Designed for high air pressureand heavy load applications.
FEATURES
! THICKER, FULLY MACHINED BEAD SEAT BAND AND BACK SECTION
" RIMEX “EMH” LOCK RING
BENEFITS
" ALLOWS HIGH AIR PRESSURE WITH GREATER SAFETY MARGIN.
# IMPROVED TIRE STABILITY AND AIR RETENTION. LONGER LIFE AND HIGHER SPEEDS.
MES/EMH - Earthmover, loader & haulage equipment, material handling and mobile
crane applications. Designed for high air pressure and heavy load applications.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEATURES
" FORGED OR HOT FORMED SIDE RINGS
! FULLY MACHINED BEAD BAND AND BACK SECTION
# FULLY MACHINED GUTTER DESIGN
BENEFITS
" OFFER MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND LONGER SERVICE LIFE.
! UNIFORM TIRE BEAD FITMENT FOR BETTER AIR RETENTION. INCREASED TIRE BEAD LIFE.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEATURES ! FULLY MACHINED, TAPER DESIGN BEAD SEAT BAND, RIM BASE AND FLANGES
BENEFITS
" FOR HIGH AIR PRESSURE APPLICATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST SAFETY MARGIN.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEATURES
!THICKER, FULLY MACHINED SECTIONS (A,B,C)
"UNIQUE TAPER FIT OF FLANGES,
BEAD SEAT BAND, BACK SECTION B) GUTTER SECTION
C) BACK SECTION
AND LOCK RING
A) BEAD SEAT
B) BEAD SEAT BAND
BAND
# FULLY MACHINED
FORGED FLANGES
BENEFITS
" TAPER DESIGN GIVES EXACT UNIFORM FITMENT, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE RIM AND COMPONENTS.
SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS THE TIRE BEAD AREAS ELIMINATING FLEX OR FATIGUE.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
FEA TURES
TSR
EMH
BENEFITS
CAUTION
EACH PROFILE OF LOCKRING REQUIRES THE USE OF PROPER MATING PARTS. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE
CORRECT ASSEMBLY PARTS HAVE BEEN USED BEFORE INFLATING A TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY. CONSULT A
RIMEX PROFESSIONAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
FEATURES
FULLY MACHINED SPACER BAND PROVIDES 100% CONTACT BETWEEN SPACER BAND AND RIM (GUTTER SECTION).
POSITIONS SPACER BAND CORRECTLY ON HUB.
BENEFITS
CLAMPING FORCE IS PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED.
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
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the tire beads. This ASbead
ensures better tire STseal
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and grip to the Y MACHINED
Tire bead damage commonlyFOR caused by knurling on
conventional rims is eliminated. SUPERIOR FITMENT
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
ATTACHING HARDWARE
HARDWARE
FEATURES
➊ ALL PRODUCTS MEET OR EXCEED O.E. SPECIFICATIONS.
➋ STUDS, BOLTS AND NUTS ARE GRADE 8 QUALITY OR BETTER WITH COLD ROLLED THREADS.
BENEFITS
➊ FULLY COMPATIBLE, QUALITY MADE PRODUCTS.
➋ LESS FRICTION AND GREATER STRENGTH FOR IMPROVED TORQUE.
➌ PERFECT MATCH TO MACHINED GUTTER OF MES/TSR RIMS, ALLOWING FOR UNIFORM CLAMP DISTRIBUTION.
No More Cor
More rosion!
Corr
RIMEXCEL is a specially formulated viscosity fluid that offers exceptional tire & rim protection when added to the tire
chamber.
RIMEXCEL installed in the recommended quantity provides rust protection from the day the wheel is installed until it is
dismounted.
RIMEXCEL removes existing rust scale from wheels and rims and reduces the amount of downtime normally required for
refinishing wheels and rims.
RIMEXCEL will reduce labour costs for tire demounting, eliminate the need for messy coatings of rim and beads, and
reduce rim loss from scale and pitting.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
The new “enhanced performance” RIMEXCEL will offers greater corrosion protection for your rims and wheels, and will be
even more environmentally and safety friendly.
DESERT FORMULA
Formulated to readily release vapour phase corrosion inhibitors at the high temperatures found in desert environments.
Improved heat transfer properties remove heat from tire casing more effectively, increasing tire life.
ARCTIC FORMULA
Provides extra freeze protection for cold arctic climates.
13.00 x 24/25 21.00 x 25 29.5 x 29 35/65 x 33 40-65 x 39 30.00 x 51 37.00 x 57 44/80 x 57 53.5 x 57 53-80 x 63
14.00 x 24 23.5 x 25 30/65 x 29 37.5 x 33 40/65 x 39 33.00 x 51 40.00 x 57 48/95 x 57 55.5/80 x 57 55-80 x 63
QUANTITY CHART
16.00 x 24 26.5 x 25 33.25 x 29 24.00 x 35 24.00 x 43 36.00 x 51 44.00 x 66.5 49.5/85 x 57 54.5/85 x 57
20.00 x 24 29.5 x 25 18.00 x 33 29.5 x 35 45/65 x 45 37.5 x 51 50/80 x 57
14.00 x 25 18.00 x 25 33.5 x 33 33.25 x 35 38.00 x 46.5 50/65 x 51
15.5 x 25 21.00 x 35 37.25 x 35 40.00 x 48.5 33.00 x 59.5
20.00 x 30.5
16.00 x 25 18.00 x 49 37.5 x 39 45.00 x 52.5 36.00 x 59.5
17.5 x 25 21.00 x 49 27.00 x 49 38.00 x 59.5
24.00 x 49 30.00 x 56.5 39.00 x 59.5
50.00 x 59.5
NOTE:
All RIMEX wheel and rim products are knurless. The machined surface of the bead seating areas provide a perfect match to
the tire beads. This ensures better tire bead seal and grip to the rim. Tire bead damage commonly caused by knurling on
2 gal.
conventional 3 gal.
rims is eliminated. 4 gal. 5 gal. 6 gal. 9 gal. 10 gal. 12 gal. 14 gal. 16 gal.
THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF RIM AND RIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS ARE MODEL AND APPLICATION SPECIFIC
The color of RIMEXCEL will also change from its present green color to yellow, reflecting the new formula. For more
information on RIMEXCEL, contact your local branch office or RIMEX dealer.
N. ALBERTA
Rimex Supply (Alberta) Ltd.
tel: (780) 444-8899 NEVADA E. AUSTRALIA
fax: (780) 444-7726 Rimex Inc. Rimex Australia Pty. Ltd.
toll free: 1-800-661-2380 tel: (775) 753-3834 tel: (2) 6541-4636
email: edmonton@rimex.com fax: (775) 753-3837 fax: (2) 6541-4634
toll free in USA: 1-800-786-1204 email: muswellbrook@rimex.com
email: elko@rimex.com
CHILE
Rimex Ltda.
S. ALBERTA tel: (02) 673-3061
Rimex Supply (Alberta) Ltd. fax: (02) 673-2581
tel: (403) 279-5643 email: julio@rimex.com
fax: (403) 236-5690
toll free: 1-877-279-4644
PHILIPPINES
Rimex - Philippines
Luminarc International
tel: (632) 646-0004
Toll free to British Columbia fax: (632) 645-6862
from Australia 1-800-129-917
BENEFITS from Chile 1230-020-3890
email: rimexphil@rimex.com
from Indonesia 008-800-105-125
from Philippines 1-800-111-00127
from South Africa 0-800--99-49-17 SOUTH AFRICA
Tredcor Wheel Division
tel: (011) 444-5186
fax: (011) 444-7855
WEBSITE email: africa@rimex.com
www.rimex.com
To reach representatives in other parts of the world, please call our British Columbia office