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BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 9:53 pm
by a4drk
I've bought a set of BBS "108" Style alloys for my Z4,
They are split rims & i need to split them to re-furb the rims.
First point of contact is Andy G's massive Teng toolbox tomorrow,
but TBH, I think it's a specialist tool.
Does anyone have one I could borrow ?
Will exchange for beers....
Cheers
David
Re: BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 9:57 pm
by a4drk
same alloys as the one below.
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David
Re: BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:02 pm
by philthy
I split my old BBS RS's it was a 6 point E12 (i think) socket, they look like they are torx though?
I had to heat them up and use a rubber hammer round the edge
Re: BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:17 pm
by a4drk
Think its got more splines than a torx.
Biggest Torx I have got is a T45 & T50
going to try it tho....
David
Re: BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:38 pm
by philthy
Re: BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:07 pm
by a4drk
On the Z4 forum...... Apparently the 8mm one doesn't fit.
The alloys arrive t'row - so im going up to Andy G's to raid his 50 drawer Teng Tool chest...........
play it by ear....
Cheers
David
Re: BBS Alloy Wheel - Split Rim Bit needed.....
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:27 pm
by a4drk
Halfrauds have got the bit.
Its called a 12 point Torx
unfortunately i need to buy a rail of 8 of them
only £23 tho.... .
Got quoted £400 to refurb them today ! - ouch ........
middle parts are OK.
Plan is to split them & spray paint the rim then laquer.
David
