BBS Motorsport wheels = slow puncture.
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Has anybody else had this problem? I have a new wheel which is leaking from one of the seals on the inside of the rim and this is loosing pressure a period of time.
What are my options, does it need to be sripped down and re sealed? is this a common problem?
I have had the wheel 6 months and only just got round to putting it on the car.
Regards,
Barry.
What are my options, does it need to be sripped down and re sealed? is this a common problem?
I have had the wheel 6 months and only just got round to putting it on the car.
Regards,
Barry.
gfreeman said:
If you have done a check in the bath and it is def the seal, you could also try checking the bolts. Torque is only 14 or 16 lbsft from memory.
Quite a few have found them to be loose but it still may not cure the seal leaking.
If all that doesn't work them send them back.
Quite a few have found them to be loose but it still may not cure the seal leaking.
If all that doesn't work them send them back.
Tim -
I would be inclined NOT to do that... Im pretty sure they'll check the bolts to see if they have been 'undone' i.e. looking for tool marks as this invalidates the warranty.
On another note, the other thing that kills seals in split rims is 'wonder wheels' alloy wheel cleaner... Never use it on split rims.
Steve
Edited by Merritt on Wednesday 25th April 07:38
Barry,
From our experience with BBS wheels, when they are new the wheel bolts will need retorquing once or twice until they are bedded in. To be honest its something worth checking on a regular basis.
If you do need to take them apart whether its a 2 or a 3 piece rim, then its recommended to replace the seal. You can get a kit for this for about twenty quid per rim, basically its just a piece of plastic with a rubber insert on each side. I doubt you will need this though.
We use this chap in Germany for all spares -
[url] www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/Seiten/frameE.htm [/url]
With all split rims you can expect some leakage over time especially if they haven't been used for a while.
From our experience with BBS wheels, when they are new the wheel bolts will need retorquing once or twice until they are bedded in. To be honest its something worth checking on a regular basis.
If you do need to take them apart whether its a 2 or a 3 piece rim, then its recommended to replace the seal. You can get a kit for this for about twenty quid per rim, basically its just a piece of plastic with a rubber insert on each side. I doubt you will need this though.
We use this chap in Germany for all spares -
[url] www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/Seiten/frameE.htm [/url]
With all split rims you can expect some leakage over time especially if they haven't been used for a while.
Edited by GuyS. on Wednesday 25th April 08:01
GuyS. said:
Barry,
From our experience with BBS wheels, when they are new the wheel bolts will need retorquing once or twice until they are bedded in. To be honest its something worth checking on a regular basis.
If you do need to take them apart whether its a 2 or a 3 piece rim, then its recommended to replace the seal. You can get a kit for this for about twenty quid per rim, basically its just a piece of plastic with a rubber insert on each side. I doubt you will need this though.
We use this chap in Germany for all spares -
[url] www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/Seiten/frameE.htm [/url]
With all split rims you can expect some leakage over time especially if they haven't been used for a while.
From our experience with BBS wheels, when they are new the wheel bolts will need retorquing once or twice until they are bedded in. To be honest its something worth checking on a regular basis.
If you do need to take them apart whether its a 2 or a 3 piece rim, then its recommended to replace the seal. You can get a kit for this for about twenty quid per rim, basically its just a piece of plastic with a rubber insert on each side. I doubt you will need this though.
We use this chap in Germany for all spares -
[url] www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/Seiten/frameE.htm [/url]
With all split rims you can expect some leakage over time especially if they haven't been used for a while.
Edited by GuyS. on Wednesday 25th April 08:01
Guy,
Some good advice, cheers.
When you put the wheel in water it is a very small bubble, TBH hardly noticable but the wheel is loosing (when on the car) about 4 PSI a day.
I will have to source a tool to try and tighten it up.
Cheers
Barry
gfreeman said:
Gricey had a prob with a new set of wheels at the ring a couple of years ago and found a good few bolts loose so gave me a heads up as we had bought in the same deal. When I checked my mine about a dozen were finger tight 
I think i will check all the wheels for peice of mind. I didnt give this much thought when i bought the wheels but thinking about it know it doesnt inspire me with much confidence.
Managed to source an attachment yesterday to tighten the bolts, are you sticking with 14lbft tighteneing torque?
Cheers
Barry
barrythompson said:
gfreeman said:
Managed to source an attachment yesterday to tighten the bolts, are you sticking with 14lbft tighteneing torque?
Cheers
Barry
Barry,Cheers
Barry
What sort / size tool do the bolts need, and where did you manage to pick one up. I've got the same problem on my BBS Motorsport Mags - one loses about 2 psi per day, and to my knowledge the bolts have never been re-tightened. It's got to be worth a try.........
thanks,
Jamie
Oops, just realised this thread is pretty ancient - anyway can anyone help ?
Edited by Jamie Summers on Friday 26th September 15:34
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