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Refinishing wheels need help finding tool

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ray316August 8, 2012
#460285

Refinishing wheels need help finding tool

Hey fellow vsc members I'm in the process of refinishing my new wheels and I need some help. What's the best tool to remove the rivets from my ssr wheels and where can I locate one this is what the rivets look like ps the wheel appears to be welded from the face to the barrel the rivets don't look to be functional the wheels are SSR Visconti LXD. Sorry for the noob question and thanks in advance!!!!Forum image
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Hey fellow vsc members I'm in the process of refinishing my new wheels and I need some help. What's the best tool to remove the rivets from my ssr wheels and where can I locate one this is what the rivets look like ps the wheel appears to be welded from the face to the barrel the rivets don't look to be functional the wheels are SSR Visconti LXD. Sorry for the noob question and thanks in advance!!!![IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/bc67a38c.jpg[/IMG]
joecurrAugust 8, 2012
#460286
I'm not 100% sure but it looks very similar to the ones on my Work Eurolines. If I remember correctly, mine were an M8 head and I found the bit to fit in there at Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-68457.html

If you zoom in and look at the lower left hand part of the case, you'll see 3 bits, which I believe they refer to as M-type bits. Hopefully someone can tell you for sure.
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I'm not 100% sure but it looks very similar to the ones on my Work Eurolines. If I remember correctly, mine were an M8 head and I found the bit to fit in there at Harbor Freight.

[URL]http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-68457.html[/URL]

If you zoom in and look at the lower left hand part of the case, you'll see 3 bits, which I believe they refer to as M-type bits. Hopefully someone can tell you for sure.
tiger4lifeAugust 8, 2012
#460305
Probably the barrels are welded but not the faces. It's a triple square bolt head. I was only able to find the bits at oreilly auto parts. Used the bits on my ssr and Maya wheels.
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Probably the barrels are welded but not the faces. It's a triple square bolt head. I was only able to find the bits at oreilly auto parts. Used the bits on my ssr and Maya wheels.
4DGSAugust 19, 2012
#461392
You should be able to break all the hardware loose by the 10mm nut on the back. They're a serrated flange nut so they're usually on there tight and can be broken without even touching the front female drive.
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You should be able to break all the hardware loose by the 10mm nut on the back. They're a serrated flange nut so they're usually on there tight and can be broken without even touching the front female drive.