Widening Wheels thread

[adey]

Originally Posted by theStig880

I've never done any Advans but they look similar to Works hardware which I've always just used a multipoint box end wrench on the outer bolts and just a socket on the inside. No special tools needed.

The Minerva's are a female triple square. You can use a Torx bit to loosen them if you are careful. Torx's are much easier to find but not an exact fit.

You're a saint.
Do you know the size of the internal (female) triple squares on the minervas?
From what I've read, it looks like work wheels use a male 8mm (or 5/16) triple square - can anyone confirm that's the same size for the rear of the minervas and the front of the Advans?

Thanks!!

Edit: also, will spline drive sockets work on male triple square hex bolts?
My understanding is that the spline drive has 60 degree angles on each of the 12 teeth compared to the XZN/triple square's 90 degree angles, also on 12 teeth.

[theStig880]

Originally Posted by adey

I just bought a pair of GT-Cs and was told by VR Wheels that they can't be turned into 3-pieces, since the bolts are too far apart... which would cause the rims to leak air from the seam, between the bolts.

Not sure if silicone/sealant alone would be enough to prevent air leakage, but I imagine welding would.

Interested to hear/see if anyone has done this - they say they have, but have yet to see pics or details on how it was done!

VrWheels is typically pretty knowledgeable and I'd put a lot of weight behind their opinion. That said, I'd still ask some other company's their opinion because I have definitely seen relipped GTC's. Silicone should keep them sealed if done correctly but if you're really scared it wouldnt be impossible to have them rewelded and siliconed on top (although I think thats overkill).

Originally Posted by adey

You're a saint.
Do you know the size of the internal (female) triple squares on the minervas?
From what I've read, it looks like work wheels use a male 8mm (or 5/16) triple square - can anyone confirm that's the same size for the rear of the minervas and the front of the Advans?

Thanks!!

Edit: also, will spline drive sockets work on male triple square hex bolts?
My understanding is that the spline drive has 60 degree angles on each of the 12 teeth compared to the XZN/triple square's 90 degree angles, also on 12 teeth.

I havent worked on Minvera's so I dont know offhand but I'm fairly confident they are 8mm internal threads but the bolt itself is an m7x24.5. Its the more standard triple square wheel bolt size but is a weird bolt otherwise.

Also, a spline drive should work fine but I've alway used torx or an actual triple square bit for those bolts. They're relatively low torque so as long as they arent rusted and close fit, they wont strip the bolts.