How do you guys feel about these wheels
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To DenverDDS
I had no problem. I purchased the proper 12pt. Bit from an auto parts store. They are called a "Triple Square" bit used on European cars such as VW and Audi and was around $8.00.
Sears, Snap-On also have them as far as I know.
I soaked each bolt in a penetrating oil overnight and was careful when removing them, tightening them slightly first to break the bond if they did not break free immediately.
I was very careful to mark the position each of the center spokes on each rim and also mark which rim was with which centre, so there would be no problem reassembling them exactly the way they came apart.
If you have the hidden valves it helps as there is only one position they can go back together as the valve/bolt is different than all the rest.
When reassembling them I tightened them all lightly by hand at first to snug the centre back in the rim and then tourqued each of the bolts evenly being careful to tighten opposites in a cross pattern to make sure the centre seated properly in the rim.
It really was no big deal. I have driven the car a lot since and there were no balance issues at all.
Good luck with the project. Send me some pix when they are done.
Sears, Snap-On also have them as far as I know.
I soaked each bolt in a penetrating oil overnight and was careful when removing them, tightening them slightly first to break the bond if they did not break free immediately.
I was very careful to mark the position each of the center spokes on each rim and also mark which rim was with which centre, so there would be no problem reassembling them exactly the way they came apart.
If you have the hidden valves it helps as there is only one position they can go back together as the valve/bolt is different than all the rest.
When reassembling them I tightened them all lightly by hand at first to snug the centre back in the rim and then tourqued each of the bolts evenly being careful to tighten opposites in a cross pattern to make sure the centre seated properly in the rim.
It really was no big deal. I have driven the car a lot since and there were no balance issues at all.
Good luck with the project. Send me some pix when they are done.
Last edited by growler05; 11-29-2012 at 10:58 PM.
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I have read others that say the wheels should never be taken apart and/or they are impossible to get the bolts out?? Mine look like a special socket is required. They kind of look like torx heads but have many more grooves. Since you did yours have you had any issues with balance or roundness? Thanks! I would love to do mine this winter while she's sitting out the snow!
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