Disassembling a 2 / 3 pc wheel...

issforged · 01-03-2012, 04:38 PM

OP. If you give me about a week or so i will start a thread with images and maybe some video

on a how to on this.

Kandy OrangeZ · 01-03-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Fitment

It's relatively easy.

If it's your first time I would suggest dismounting the tires. Once dismounted use a blade to remove the silicon in between the 2 barrels (if 3 piece). After just remove the bolts and with a rubber mallet bang the center out in a star motion (same way you mount a wheel). That should help with dis assembly; as for assembly I would suggest taking it to someone who knows how to since the wheels need to be placed on a runout machine so that they're easier to balance. If you choose to do it your self the TQ specs are 18 for the bilnd bolts and 28 for the through bolts.

One thing I did forget; when putting it back together make sure to clean the old silicone residue with either a blade and sand paper and wipe it down with either acetone, or pre cleaner (body shop supply store). Also if you decide to do it yourself make sure to assemble in a star motion to get as close as possible to a perfectly aligned wheel.

Hope that helps

Gio

So since its a 3 pc i have to separate the barrels and the face? Not just remove the face? ALso, I am mechanically inlcined so this seems very easy...also, how about sending some silicone my way

Mike · 01-04-2012, 09:24 AM

He is the expert, but if you are just doing the faces, I don't see why you can't. On mine I didn't separate the halves, even though I did powdercoat the barrels. The glue held up even through the cure cycles in the oven.

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issforged · 01-04-2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandy OrangeZ

So since its a 3 pc i have to separate the barrels and the face? Not just remove the face? ALso, I am mechanically inlcined so this seems very easy...also, how about sending some silicone my way

I suggest separating them so that new sealant can be applied and there's no chance for leaks. It will be a lot easier having the tire dismounted to just clean and add new silicon versus risking not doing it and mounting the tire and having to dismount because of a leak. As for the silicon; we use a special sealant that is specifically for wheels. What I would suggest using is a silicon that is water, and weather proof so avoid any leaks. What they use on fish tanks would be perfect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

He is the expert, but if you are just doing the faces, I don't see why you can't. On mine I didn't separate the halves, even though I did powdercoat the barrels. The glue held up even through the cure cycles in the oven.

before:

after:

The silicone OZ and we use is the same so it will hold under heat but it's not recommended. A $9 tube of silicon and an extra 10-15 mins cleaning and adding the silicon is not worth the headaches of waking up to a flat and having to due the whole process all over again.

Gio

Mike · 01-04-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Fitment

The silicone OZ and we use is the same so it will hold under heat but it's not recommended. A $9 tube of silicon and an extra 10-15 mins cleaning and adding the silicon is not worth the headaches of waking up to a flat and having to due the whole process all over again.

Gio

Actually, I would have done that, but I just couldn't get the two halves apart. Tire Rack told me its was extremely difficult for them to do also when they rebuild them and suggested I just leave them. Not saying its ideal at all, and I wouldn't do it for a paying customer (they have to disassemble and reassemble if they want them coated), but they have held up fine for 3 years now.

issforged · 01-04-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Actually, I would have done that, but I just couldn't get the two halves apart. Tire Rack told me its was extremely difficult for them to do also when they rebuild them and suggested I just leave them. Not saying its ideal at all, and I wouldn't do it for a paying customer (they have to disassemble and reassemble if they want them coated), but they have held up fine for 3 years now.

Consider yourself lucky

Kandy OrangeZ · 01-04-2012, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the advice...ill post up some pics when i get to the wheels (ive got 3 months to do them) Also, is there an actual wheel sealant? Or should i just go with the fish tank stuff?

issforged · 01-04-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kandy OrangeZ

Thanks for the advice...ill post up some pics when i get to the wheels (ive got 3 months to do them) Also, is there an actual wheel sealant? Or should i just go with the fish tank stuff?

No problem; if you have that much time before you go ahead and get working on them you might want to wait till we post the thread and how to. As for the silicon; there really isn't anything in specific to use. The fish tank sealant would be best when compared to the home depot stuff

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issforged Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 668 Drives: '10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	OP. If you give me about a week or so i will start a thread with images and maybe some video on a how to on this.