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[Rich B]

Hello all

This has been covered briefly in another post a while ago, but I wanted some more information.

I have a set of 155v6 wheels (same as late type 16v ones, only an inch bigger) which are in poor condition and need refurbishing. These are the Speedline split rim style ones with a polished rim.

The "bolts" I have discovered, aren't really bolts and are just plastic - is it possible to remove them without damaging them? (I know on some Zender wheels which are fake split rims, the bolts do actually unscrew so that you can clean the wheels properly).

What's the best way to go about getting them refurbished? I know a lot of places will use some kind of chemical dip to remove old paint etc, but I'm concerned this will dissolve the plastic "bolts". Is it better to get them blasted? Anyone know of anywhere in the south west who could be entrusted to do this?

Thanks for your help

Rich

[lee16v]

Hi,
I had some of these rims on my 16v originally and also tried to remove the studs....... unsuccessfully. I believe they're glued in or such a tight fit that they just snap off. It might be possible to get new insert studs for the wheels, in which case you could drill out the old ones, shot blast the wheels then put the new ones in.