renforcement rings?

[TM426]

I have douglas .190 rims. I still manage to damage lips. Is there a renforcement ring that can be welded in? If not, next time I smash one what rims should I buy? I thought these were the strongest.

[dirtriderex]

hipers:D

[TM426]

HA! Thanks man. Thats what I would buy but they cost 2 arms and 3 legs:D . If I start racing maybe;)

[crazyelece]

or bajas. You could take your rims to a welding shop and have them fit some rings and weld them on. I have seen others do this. I have the ITP T-9 Bajas and so far they have held up great.

[400exvet]

You can buy just the rings and have them welded on. I forget the company that makes them...should be able to get them ordered from any atv shop. I paid about $18 each for the rings and paid about $20 to have them welded on the stock Honda rims. They ain't pretty, but are strong as hell.

[TM426]

Thanks 400evet I just I have to find the shop that sells them. I knew they are out there.

[400exvet]

No prob! The rings are made by OMF. You can find a local dealer on their website (http://www.omfperformance.com/atvdealers.htm).
Actually, after I bought 1 set, I had numerous other rings made at a machine shop for very cheap. They used the OMF for a pattern and were able to use up some left over alum. plate which was much thicker than the OMF's :D .

[ABM-Cannibal]

Here are some pics of my rings I made at the sheet metal shop I work at. I had one of the welders weld them on and then I just grinded and polished the welds.
http://predator.bikepics.com/pics/cannondale-cannibal-02-bikepics-306604.jpg
http://predator.bikepics.com/pics/cannondale-cannibal-02-bikepics-306605.jpg

[roughrider01]

Nice job on the rings ABM, almost looks like you bought them like that.

[TM426]

Thanks alot guys! ABM that looks good you cant tell the rings were welded in.

[ABM-Cannibal]

Thanks guys. It just takes alot of grinding and polishing.