SHARKY 0 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Hi guys..I've got a set of 16 inch BBS splits from a MK4 Golf and I want to split them so I can mirror polish the outer rims.Where can I get the tool for the bolts? I've tried BBS - they told me they don't supply them because it would be dangerous??? :S I've tried allen keys and knackered about five!!!Any ideas guys???? :-| Link to post Share on other sites
jezmoz 0 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 what bbs are they? Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 u sure theyr proper split rims not 1 pce fakeys? Link to post Share on other sites
SHARKY 0 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Eat this - Yes I'm sure they're 2 piece - not fakeys... Jezmoz - the guy I bought them off said they were from MK4 GTi Golf.They are true split rims and they are BBS. They are 16*6.5 et42 rims...Any help guys....... Link to post Share on other sites
SHARKY 0 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Just lifted this piccy from Ebay - these are the rims.... Link to post Share on other sites
Ciaran 4 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 iv a srange feeling they are one piece mate looked at a set a while back although i may be wrong.the bolts are real but the wheel does not actually split!! Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Ive seen sets of these that are 2 piece. Have you tried somewhere like justmatz? They do a lot of BBS stuff and might be able to help :-) Link to post Share on other sites
SHARKY 0 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hi Ciaran...I'm pretty sure they're split rims - I've looked at the rim from the rear and I'm thinkin they definitely split...The bolts have BBS stamped on them and they look real... Link to post Share on other sites
SHARKY 0 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hey there fourmotion...Cheers... I'll try them - fingers crossed... Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 no worries mate :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Brianvr 0 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 hi i have these wheels too and you need a spline socket ,male type ,size about 10mm not sure.and the outer rim does,nt come off,only center of wheel comes out of rim,with all bolts off,use a rubber malet only.also use thread lock on refitting. Link to post Share on other sites
VR40 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Hi Sharky, Incase you're still unsure, these are splitties, the outer dish doesn't come off like the old skool BBS RM's, just the face of the wheel. They are similar to the polo Gti rim (except 5 stud) My friend had his split and the faces powder coated so they do come apart... good luck mate! Link to post Share on other sites
VR40 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Oops sorry Brianvr, I missed the 2nd page and didn't see your reply! sorry! Link to post Share on other sites
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