vw bobby 10 Posted December 3, 2013 Hi All, I have a set of of 8 x 17" BBS 090's (Style 5's) and want to split them so I can repaint the centres. The trouble I am having is releasing the bolts and nuts, is there a special socket and spanner I should be using on these? As I tried a 11mm socket and spanner and having no joy. Do I need to heat these up to loosen them off? Any help is apprciated Cheers Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted December 3, 2013 They should come apart without heat but there was probably a dab of thread lock on them when they were assembled so they will be tight. Use the proper double hex or 12 point socket front and back and unscrew the nut while holding the bolt. A shot of WD40 will also help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw bobby 10 Posted December 3, 2013 Excellent cheers mate that is a big help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted December 3, 2013 Any advice on which actual sockets do a good job without damaging bolts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted December 3, 2013 Any advice on which actual sockets do a good job without damaging bolts? One's that fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw bobby 10 Posted December 3, 2013 I used a 3/8th one which is 12 sided at fitted perfectly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted December 4, 2013 Laser tools do split rim specific impact sockets in various sizes. As an example; http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=1108&item=5360 M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw bobby 10 Posted December 4, 2013 Cheers Mark that is a big help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
