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Title: Splitting split rims *Update* Any referb tips?
Post by: gti_technik on 01 April 2008, 20:08

Hi, i need to split some bbs rims (Rs version off a bora / mk4 gti i believe), they have multi star shaped bolts holding the inner piece in, these have more points than the current tools i have to remove the rim (if that makes sense  :undecided:).. can anyone suggest somewhere to get a socket etc to sort this?

cheers, Mark.

Title: Re: Splitting split rims
Post by: Mooby on 02 April 2008, 10:28

how many points they got?

This do? (http://www.screwfix.com/prods/17465/Hand-Tools/Sockets-Hex-Hex-Keys/Sockets-Hex/Star-Socket-Bit-Set?cm_re=SEARCHPROMO-_-STAR%20BITS-_-17465)

Title: Re: Splitting split rims
Post by: gti_technik on 02 April 2008, 10:32

nope more points than that.. however i have just bought the solution, you need a 'Spline Bit' Draper etc sell these.

cheers anyway!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Splitting split rims
Post by: Veedub1989 on 02 April 2008, 16:51

Halfords do 12-point (rather than the usual 6-point) star socket sets ;)

thats what i used for splitting mine

ps. iirc Motorist Discount Centre do them too and B&Q

Title: Re: Splitting split rims
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 02 April 2008, 17:19

you can use regular 12 point sockets for the bolts.

when you take them all out run a blade around the sealant before you take the lips off, its much easier to split them

Title: Re: Splitting split rims
Post by: Dragon6 on 02 April 2008, 18:35

I got a 12 point 8mm 3/8 drive socket from Halfords for mine works great..

Title: Re: Splitting split rims *update*any referb tips?
Post by: gti_technik on 02 April 2008, 19:38

thanks, will post some before and after pics when i start the referb..

any tips? painted and prep'd cars before but not rims. 

Title: Re: Splitting split rims *update*any referb tips?
Post by: mark3valver on 03 April 2008, 19:23

Quote from: gti_technik on 02 April 2008, 19:38

thanks, will post some before and after pics when i start the referb..

any tips? painted and prep'd cars before but not rims. 

usual rules apply really... I haven't done split rims myself but have have refurbed a few sets of alloys...

sanding bbs style rims is the real ball ache.... have fun!!!!