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Interior/Exterior how to remove r98 bolts?

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Old 07-22-2013, 05:35 PM
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how to remove r98 bolts?

I have the OEM r98 rims and know they are two piece so I want to remove the bolts that hold the face on. I also want to know if its safe to remove the face with the tires mounted and filled with air. Thanks!
 
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I have the OEM r98 rims and know they are two piece so I want to remove the bolts that hold the face on. I also want to know if its safe to remove the face with the tires mounted and filled with air. Thanks!
You need an M8 Spline. I got mine from O'Reilly Auto Parts, so they're pretty easy to come by. I would assume they're safe to remove without depressurising, but for safety sake, I wouldn't.
 
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:28 AM
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By spline do you mean triple square?

 
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You can remove the face without dismounting or deflating the tire. When you reassemble them, use blue loctite and 26 ft/lbs on the bolts.
 
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