Splitting Anni BBS rims.

[JoseMcGeevio]

Now then,

I have read some horror storys on splitting these rims, im really paranoid ill snap or round a bolt off,

What are the best tools to use...?

Impact driver? Stand socket with the spline in?

Any help will be appreciated because I DO NOT WANT TO FORK OUT FOR NEW ONES!!

peace x

[sharki786]

Make sure you have the right tools before starting the job. Make sure the spline tool fits snugly i to the bolt. Use a breaker bar. If you dont have much luck then heat each bolt up. Thats what the refurbers had to do with mine.

[Foreveryoungaus16v]

Leave it to the experts I say

[boneybradley]

M8 spline (I bought a good set as you do need the right tool and not some cheapy!), and I used an impact gun with no snapped bolts but i was lucky

(I have done 3 sets but have passed on a 4th!!)

[JoseMcGeevio]

Ah right so nobody would recomend using an impact  driver then just power tools.

How much are we looking at if worst comes to worst and i snap a few bolts? (touch wood i dont).

I have halfords profesional tools so i will be using 'decent' tools.

What does heating the bolts up do? Wouldnt it make the metal expand and make it harder??

What happened to the last set ten Bradley?

[boneybradley]

last set are one's you look at and think no!

if you snap a few bolts i have spares!

[JoseMcGeevio]

Nice one mate, thing is though, what do i do if i snap them. wont they be stuck in there?!

[Bellend]

Can I make a comment and say Halfords Pro torx/screwdriver and spline bits are all total and utter sh!t?

Laser ones are way way way better on a budget.

Halfords sockets and ratchets are alright.

[Foreveryoungaus16v]

 

[murraymint]

I snapped 8 bolts when I did mine...