Split Rims
What are they?
Split rims or another alternative to the one piece alloy wheel. They are made from the same materials but with a split rim it is made from several sections. The most common type is a two piece rim which has a removable centre. This in theory sounds a great idea as you can change the spoke design if you wished to but in practice it works out quite expensive.
The split rim usually has a dished outer rim which is normally polished. The centres are in-stepped slightly to give that classic euro or DTM effect. People normally use split rims to style their car with it can often give a car that euro effect or a fast racing car effect similar to the DTM racing car.
What are the advantages?
There are no specific advantages to Split Rims over other wheels. Ok, you can change the centres should you need too but this is a very rare occasion due to the cost involved.
What are the disadvantages?
There are no specific disadvantages to having split rims either. In rare cases the bolts that hold the centre in place have gone missing but this is purely down to not tightening the bolts or incorrectly fitting.