refurbishing split rims. help.

[jonb]

hi guys

anyone took a bbs split rim apart before. i havent, but i want to....

i have a set of bbs split rims, in fair condition. but the laquer on the outer rim has lifted. so i intend to split the rim apart, and just polish up the other bit.

is there anything i should be carfull doing as to when i put them back together? whats the torque settings on the bolts. and should a sealer be used?

simon13, i rememeber you were going to do the same thing with those bbs you had. did you look into this?

[Davenotouring]

I found a useful link on a Golf website.

There is a sequence for tightening and 12-14lb ft I think.

Do a search on gaygle?

[Simon13]

u need dunlop sealant of some kind when u fix them back together.

I took them apart by carefully wacking the outer lips off with a rubber mallet. They came off quite easy Jon. Are they 3 piece then?

I used paint stripper on the laquer which did the job, but Dave has these wheels now so he knows some more too!

[jonb]

dave, cheers dude.

simon. im not sure if there 2 or 3 piece, its a 5 stud set like c6jon has on his m3.

i was thinking of the paintstriper idea. and then just using a mop and some metal polish.

thanks guys.

[Karan]

dave, cheers dude.

simon. im not sure if there 2 or 3 piece, its a 5 stud set like c6jon has on his m3.

i was thinking of the paintstriper idea. and then just using a mop and some metal polish.

thanks guys.

jon i fancy some splitties,..... what u got... PM me...

will contact u nxt week for a night out in brizzy .....

[Simon]

dave, cheers dude.

simon. im not sure if there 2 or 3 piece, its a 5 stud set like c6jon has on his m3.

i was thinking of the paintstriper idea. and then just using a mop and some metal polish.

thanks guys.

If they're the same as mine and John's then they're type 5's, and are 2 piece wheels, I've got the same job to do, so will be watching this thread!

[Karan]

do u reckon these would get under stock arches on my porject car with m3 running gear:?

[Simon]

do u reckon these would get under stock arches on my porject car with m3 running gear:?

I very much doubt it, that said, what sizes were the keskins Adam had fitted to his sport? He had his arches flared though iirc?

[Karan]

hmm i could get em flared..

his were 9j rears....

im running stock m3 suspension so it wont be as low as adams either...

ill have to go to Jons and try em out i guess when the car is done

[nav786]

i have 9j keskins on mine and they dont rub at all. not even with two in the back but they do rub with two in back and going over bumps. mines 35mm lowered.

[M3RAGS]

like my rims that I split and re assembled!

[Karan]

i have 9j keskins on mine and they dont rub at all. not even with two in the back but they do rub with two in back and going over bumps. mines 35mm lowered.

pics please nav!

and what tyres u got on there?

[M3RAGS]

hes probably running 9x16 rims so its different

[nav786]

yep 9 by 16 with 215 tyres. real stretchyyy. sorry mate i got no camera at the moment as my sis has it.

[nav786]

rags- are those new rims on your cab? look well sweet!!

[M3RAGS]

rags- are those new rims on your cab? look well sweet!!

yep just like c76jon and simon!

[nav786]

good choice. look the nuts mate. but i thought you were selling?

[Jhonno]

do u reckon these would get under stock arches on my porject car with m3 running gear:?

in my opinion/experience yes they will (just! - its tight!).. will have to run 215 or 205 rubber tho

i have 16" BBS rims (et20) with and m3 setup on mine and the tyres are 225/50's and they just about catch (altho they have bent the arches slightly) whats the offset of the type 5's? 20 isnt it?

Im gonna get some 205's for now till i can afford replacement wings (one is slightly rusty the other idiot damaged, still!!) then i'll get them rolled n i reckon it'll be all good

[jonb]

like my rims that I split and re assembled!

rags.

thats how i want them to look. did you do that your self? any advice?