Split rims.

[t-tony]

Al, @handsomejackuk asked me on Sunday about splitting 108s and the like.
This is the tool I used to loosen and re tighten each individual bolt (80 = 20 each wheel) bfore finally getting the tyres removed and splitting the two pieces.

It's a 15" long 1/2" drive ratchet with an 8mm spline bit. I found it best to do this with the wheels still on the car with weight on. That leaves you (if you're right handed like me) with your left hand to apply pressure to the ratchet and your right hand to ensure the tool remains located in the bolt head. Slacken off 1/4 turn and re tighten, keep repeating undoing a little more each time till it comes loose enough to screw right out. Youll know when. Clean the thread and screw back on and just nip it.

Tony.

 

[handsomejackuk]

thanks Tony, i need to buy the tool and then i will have a look at gently loosening the bolts... just going through a few other things at the moment before i have a go at the wheels theres so much to do...

Al.

 

[bessieblue]

what is the reason for split rims ?. do they perform a service

 

[t-tony]

Don't think so Pete, just maybe the maker can use one barrel with several different centres, Cheaper?

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

what is the reason for split rims ?. do they perform a service

They look great

 

[Sean d]

I am currently on my second set, I used a meter long breaker bar, its amazing how strong those small suckers are, I split the fronts with no issue but broke ten on the rears, I managed to get six studs out but they are now at an engineers to drill and tap the rest