I was wondering if there is a tool to take these rivet things off? I want to re-do the wheels and would like to take them off to do it. Also, Is there somewhere you can buy all new rivet bolt things?



Thanks for your help

 

those are not rivets they are 12-point bolts......... assuming they are actually 3 piece that is......... you should just be able to take a 12-point socket and break them loose

 

if they are real 3 pc be careful when putting them back together, ive heard horror stories of constant leaking when putting them back together

 

^^^Ya, that happen to me before w/ my RH Type C's. Put it back w/ criss-cross pattern and use silicone to seal it on the barrel.

 

I just use a 8mm or 9mm socket. Easy to remove but I prefer a professional wheel repair store to put them back together. They need to be loctite or silicone back on at a certain torque. You will have fun removing them rivets, its time consuming when you have no air tools. always criss-cross.

 

in other words star pattern. never tighten/loosen the bolts that are right next to each other..

just think of it like ur takin off ur lug nuts for ur rims...


and yes i would think torque is very important when coming to these rims or any 2-3 piece rim for that matter

 

first of all look on the back of the rim and tell me if the there is a nut that holds that bolt in place..

if not than those are simple beauty rivets and can still be found new..

just bring an 12pt socket to them GENTLY and test em out:

example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/30-Rivet-screw-pieces-for-Konig-Remembers-Wheels_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42614QQihZ009QQi temZ190269284832QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

or: http://www.prestigewheel.com/mainRivets.htm

 

could new bolts like that still be bought??

 

Yes. McMaster-Carr seems to carry them. However, be careful as the ones in the link below are not 'graded'.

Link

 

wat about ones with the indentation in them??

 

http://store.blackforestindustries.com/wheels1.html

found these awhile back as well

 

will those fit?? seem a bit long.. i dont know.. need new rivets/bolts though

 

good luck. those are the only three links i have found any types of new bolts.