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Thread: BBS Wheel Help

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    BBS Wheel Help

    Hi Everyone

    Just got my LM's and want to get them re-polished, does anyone know what bolt removal tool i need

    This place sells some, prices are not too bad

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    Last edited by vwthunder; 25-06-2011 at 12:05 PM.

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    They are just multipoint sockets usually. Rs's are 8 and 9 mm from memory. ( nut side bigger )

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    I think Alex is right there. The normal 12 (?) point socket should be fine for the front, and regular hex socket for the rear. Don't ask me what sizes though.

    I freaked out when I had my works, I thought I needed a special tool too. Then I grabbed my socket set and thought, "oh wait a minute..."


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    Just tried one of the H&R 15mm spacers in the back of one and the center bore is too small, just by a little

    Doh

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    Cb of the wheel or the spacer?? If the spacer is big I can machine it to suit if it small you just need a spigot ring.

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    I think it might be the spacer, they are made to fit OEM wheels

    Just tried them on, it is the wheel that dont fit, but seeing as i am going to use spacers, is it easier to machine the spacer than the wheel
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    From what i can see online the VW has a 57mm bore and the WRX a 56.1 ?

    They are a 48 offset so wrx fitment

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    I believe so troy

    Could get the wheels done, that way they'd be VW fitment, and fit on any VW spacer etc...


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    Just went to Eastern Wheel Works

    They can make the 2 piece LM's to 3 piece, hmmm 8.5 or 9 inch rear ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vwthunder View Post
    Just went to Eastern Wheel Works

    They can make the 2 piece LM's to 3 piece, hmmm 8.5 or 9 inch rear ?
    go 9's you sook 8.5" gets swallowed up at the front too with the right offset
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