Rear bbs alloy centre nut

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bmw_nut
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Post Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:52 pm

Hey Every1! Can any1 help me cos im changing my bbs alloys and replacing them with alpina alloys :-). But im having some difficulty getting the rear bbs wheels off as there seems to be a centre nut aswell as the 4 wheel nuts and im wondering how to get the centre nut off in order to free the rear bbs alloy. Can anybody tell me how to get this centre nut off? do i need a special tool in order to get the nut off? Does any 1 know?

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Post Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:59 pm

i assume you mean the BBS cap?
If so just twist it untill you feel it unlock then pull it off!
Should have a special spanner for it but it can be done by hand easily :)
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Post Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:10 am

I hope your not trying to take off the wheel bearing!?!
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Post Sun Nov 20, 2005 6:38 pm

There's only the 4 wheel bolts holding it on mate, the alloy can corrode to the brake disc/drum making it stick.

If it's stuck on with all the wheel bolts off give the tyre a good swift couple of kicks and it should come off, if not it's plastic mallett time (but only on the inner edge of the wheel :eek: ).

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