Author Topic: BBS RC 17's (Read 4617 times)

Vladi · « **on:** April 18, 2007, 02:51:40 PM »

I've got a set of these rims wich are made of two pieces. Now my problem is, i took off all the nuts and the central part of the wheel won't come off! I've jumped on it and nothing. Oh, and also i didn't manage to get to bolts off either. I've tapped them just a bit because i didn't want to do any damage and nothing.
Anyone have any advice? Am i doing something wrong?

318is91 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2007, 04:00:23 PM »

why are you taking them apart? Im not sure how too take them apart but i think it would probably be wise too let them be

2002maniac · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2007, 04:11:26 PM »

they are probably glued together with some sort of sealant.

Eurospec · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2007, 04:31:57 PM »

Try using a heatgun.

Vladi · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2007, 05:39:57 PM »

I want to take them apart because i want to give them a proper paintjob. Yes, it crossed my mind that there is a posibility that they could glued together but i hope not.

I'll try tomorrow with a heatgun.:rolleyes:

jpod999 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:39:26 PM »

My dad has those rims on his E34. They are nice.

e9nine · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2007, 07:37:26 PM »

Not to be too picky but those are BBS style 5 wheels. I had a set of them and loved every bit of the staggered 17 x 8/ 17 x 9 aesthetic goodness they provided!

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2007, 10:58:28 PM »

I'm not sure about those, but I know some companies heat the barrel to allow it to expand then put the center in and allow the barrel to cool and contract around the center, then put the bolts in.

Vladi · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2007, 01:47:25 PM »

I'll give the heatgun a chance tomorrow.:rolleyes:

Vladi · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2007, 04:00:10 PM »

Done. They actually just needed some good hammering.

Eurospec · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2007, 05:56:43 PM »

Vlad, how'd they turn out? Any pics of them mounted on your car?

Author Topic: BBS RC 17's (Read 4617 times)

318is91