Taking apart 3pc rim
#1
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Taking apart 3pc rim
Hey guys im going to take my rims in for painting, but i want to take just the center piece apart so i dont have to bring the rims with it.
I did some search and some people say that the torx screw has to be torqued to a certain lbs or else it is not safe. Is this true? I also read from a post that the screw is suppose to be retightened every year or else it is not safe. If this is true, where do i find the torque specification?
I would like to know because i hate carrying rims around because everytime i do that, ill find new nicks/scratches or something by the time i bring my rims home. thanks guys
I did some search and some people say that the torx screw has to be torqued to a certain lbs or else it is not safe. Is this true? I also read from a post that the screw is suppose to be retightened every year or else it is not safe. If this is true, where do i find the torque specification?
I would like to know because i hate carrying rims around because everytime i do that, ill find new nicks/scratches or something by the time i bring my rims home. thanks guys
#7
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: ca
Posts: 771
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey guys im going to take my rims in for painting, but i want to take just the center piece apart so i dont have to bring the rims with it.
I did some search and some people say that the torx screw has to be torqued to a certain lbs or else it is not safe. Is this true? I also read from a post that the screw is suppose to be retightened every year or else it is not safe. If this is true, where do i find the torque specification?
I would like to know because i hate carrying rims around because everytime i do that, ill find new nicks/scratches or something by the time i bring my rims home. thanks guys
I did some search and some people say that the torx screw has to be torqued to a certain lbs or else it is not safe. Is this true? I also read from a post that the screw is suppose to be retightened every year or else it is not safe. If this is true, where do i find the torque specification?
I would like to know because i hate carrying rims around because everytime i do that, ill find new nicks/scratches or something by the time i bring my rims home. thanks guys
Trending Topics
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: southern cali, san gabriel valley
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
No he's talking about a welded 3 piece, which act just like a bolt on two piece.
welded 3 piece don't need to be resealed with silicon (two barrel pieces are welded while the face is bolted on) .
other non welded 3 piece are all held together by bolts, this requires a silicon sealant between the two barrels.
welded 3 piece don't need to be resealed with silicon (two barrel pieces are welded while the face is bolted on) .
other non welded 3 piece are all held together by bolts, this requires a silicon sealant between the two barrels.
#11
BahHumBug
iTrader: (10)
No he's talking about a welded 3 piece, which act just like a bolt on two piece.
welded 3 piece don't need to be resealed with silicon (two barrel pieces are welded while the face is bolted on) .
other non welded 3 piece are all held together by bolts, this requires a silicon sealant between the two barrels.
welded 3 piece don't need to be resealed with silicon (two barrel pieces are welded while the face is bolted on) .
other non welded 3 piece are all held together by bolts, this requires a silicon sealant between the two barrels.
#12
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (6)
Using 2 sections to create the barrel is more expensive but gives you more options for creating different widths, offsets and lip sizes. When Rays creates a wheel, they simply combine the pieces of the wheel puzzle together from an assortment of inner barrels, outer barrels and faces to get the width, offset and lip size that you desire. It is why they offer like 10000 options on all the rims they make.
Regardless, I believe ALL 3 piece wheels have the barrels welded and sealed. I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure this is the case. Imagine if a screw came loose and the barrel split apart, losing air pressure and possible detonation of the rim.
Regardless, I believe ALL 3 piece wheels have the barrels welded and sealed. I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure this is the case. Imagine if a screw came loose and the barrel split apart, losing air pressure and possible detonation of the rim.
Last edited by shern; 06-25-08 at 08:28 AM.
#14
BahHumBug
iTrader: (10)
Using 2 sections to create the barrel is more expensive but gives you more options for creating different widths, offsets and lip sizes. When Rays creates a wheel, they simply combine the pieces of the wheel puzzle together from an assortment of inner barrels, outer barrels and faces to get the width, offset and lip size that you desire. It is why they offer like 10000 options on all the rims they make.
Regardless, I believe ALL 3 piece wheels have the barrels welded and sealed. I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure this is the case. Imagine if a screw came loose and the barrel split apart, losing air pressure and possible detonation of the rim.
Regardless, I believe ALL 3 piece wheels have the barrels welded and sealed. I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure this is the case. Imagine if a screw came loose and the barrel split apart, losing air pressure and possible detonation of the rim.
most high end 3pc wheels are bolted+sealed.