Split Rim Technical Question
Discussion
GnuBee said:
I have some split rims and I'm interested in replacing the bolts because they have become slightly corroded. Has anyone done this before? Is it even a remotely good idea? Any information would be appreciated.
If they're OZ wheels then I think you'll find the bolts use a non-standard pattern torx head which you can't get the tools for - so you'll have to drill them out. You would have to replace them with more conventional bolts to reassemble. The reason OZ say they make it hard for anyone else to work on them is that it is difficult to reassemble the rims properly. Maybe they're just trying to keep all the work for themselves, but maybe they're right.
GnuBee said:
Hmmm, definitely need to see if anyone out there has actually done this. I'm kind of suspicious that it's not as simple as unscrew existing bolts and replace...
It is pretty simple to do, I've done it many times on almost all my Jap split rims, yes they have strange male hex bolts but a female torx adaptor worked fine. To be honest I just guessed the torque initially as to what felt right, then just adjusted the windy gun to that vague setting & on they went.
I don't what is different about your wheels maybe post a pic of a bolt up.
If you just want to replace the bolts then do them one or two at a time so you can clean the rim around the bolts then replace with new. This way you won't disturb the seal of the rim.
Try giving Superlite Wheels a ring and see if they can help with both the bolts and the torque settings. Have found them very helpful as they supply the spun section of the rims to OZ.
It may be worth asking for a refurb price. If your bolts are corroded then it is likely the rest of the rims could do with a bit of TLC.
If you just end up with sourcing your own box of bolts come back to me and I will find a suitable torque setting for you. You will most likely want to use stainless bolts but no matter how tight your budget you must use A2 or A4 grade stainless. You do not want these to fail on you.
Steve
Try giving Superlite Wheels a ring and see if they can help with both the bolts and the torque settings. Have found them very helpful as they supply the spun section of the rims to OZ.
It may be worth asking for a refurb price. If your bolts are corroded then it is likely the rest of the rims could do with a bit of TLC.
If you just end up with sourcing your own box of bolts come back to me and I will find a suitable torque setting for you. You will most likely want to use stainless bolts but no matter how tight your budget you must use A2 or A4 grade stainless. You do not want these to fail on you.
Steve
This exact question has been asked on here two or three times at least in the last couple of years. Try doing a search. I think you might find that stainless steel socket screws are quite expensive, especially when you multiply up the numbers. Also I seem to remember something about a gasket that can be painful.
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