o/t splitting split rims.
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Hi, i need to split some bbs rims, they have multi star shaped bolts holding the inner piece in, these have more points than the current tools i have to remove the rim (if that makes sense ).. can anyone suggest somewhere to get a socket etc to sort this?

thanks, Mark.

Try draper tools i know they do some star shape bits as i have some for work, dont what sizes they do though as the ones i use are for diesel injection pumps!

I got one from my local autofactors. BBS *SHOULD* be just the many-pointed-star sockets.

OZ's have ones with different bolts - you need a special tool for them. Try ebay?

cheers chaps, yeah tried ebay etc, loads of the 5/6 pointed ones but the bolts in the rims have 10+ points (would a pic help?)

torx* type sockets???

Edited by Paul R on 1st Apr, 2008.

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halfords profecional ones are good, Mac tools, Snap-on(mac ones are better imo alot stronger), machine mart, ect they do good ones

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Yes, the 10 point star sockets. regular sockets for BBS.

Here's my old wheels

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looks like a golf :)

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like this

Ergh, take it back! They're odd!

And yep, a rallye :)

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They look a bit like something i have in a sealey set will take a look in my van tomo! Not sure what they are called though!

why not try an allenkey socket in it, might work :)

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-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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they are spline drivers

http://www.toolcrew.co.uk/php/showProducts.php?plu=12768

that kind type spline on ebay, dont know what quality you will get though.

Edited by MarkGTT on 1st Apr, 2008.

just torx bolts mate

halfrauds do em

Edited by Kean on 1st Apr, 2008.

na they are alot finer than torx mate, vag use them alot, like on their driveshaft couplings. just another tool you have to buy for the workshop!

Got a few of those in my tool box at work, unsure on size tho.

Not that thats helped you sorry.

Rick

Had a look in my set today and i would go with above and would say that they are splne drives! They seem to be sized as per the bolt size as i have sizes 5-10 ad pressume it means mm. Have a search for seally products, cheap aswell!

Thnaks for all your help, as said a set was cheep enough.. now comes the fun of actually splitting them