Split Rim Screws

[RascalRuss]

I have the Porsche split rim wheel, with the torx screws that hole the split rim to the spokes. Does anyone know the torque to tighten these back up too.

Also, are there any special procedure you need to follow with these? (Removing and re-fitting)

Many thanks

Russ

[RayGT3]

Never tried this but would imagine you couldn't go wrong by taking one out and replacing them one at a time. Remove one - replace - torque, move on to the next one.

[RascalRuss]

Hi,

I need to split the whole rim from the spoke, so I can get them re painted.

Any idea on procedure, and more importantly, torque values??

Cheers

Russ

[stumpjumper]

I would pay a wheel refinishing shop to do this for you, re-torquing incorrectly can lead to wheel bends or worse, improper use of loctite can also lead to worse... worse being the wheel separates while driving and you crash

it's a "simple" process sure, but doing it a little wrong can be catastrauphic

[djomlas]

yeah, take it to a shop to torque those, im sure they will charge you jsut a few bux.

i would want to feel safe driving around knowing that they are torqued to specs.

Edited May 24, 2007 by djomlas

[ebk5368]

Back in the mid 80's I used to rebuild BBS race wheels. We used 144 inch/pounds torque and only with new bolts.

I've never worked on a road wheel, but we always replaced the seal ring/o-ring between the halves.

BBS has an office in Braselton GA that can answer questions.

[Paul Fraser]

I think there is something about this on Boxa.net so you might want to have a search. 23-25Nm iirc. There is also something about the installation sequence, I would imagine 12 o'clock screw then 6, then 3, then 9 and so on.

I've also heard one story about someone who bust one of the screws trying to get them out so you might want to use some penetrating oil, and find a source of spares just in case.