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stevejames3 · 03-14-2008, 04:52 PM

im shopping around for wheels and i found a set of vielside 3pc wheels. i was talking to some people on a local site, and this is a guys response about the topic.

i was wondering what you guys all thought about it.

Quote:

Honestly, I wouldn't do it.

I'm not big on 2 piece wheels to begin with.

You're not afraid of them failing?

The Kelsey haynes 70's steelies were a two piece wheel. They are different than those construction but are widely considered deathtraps

my original question was about taking the face of the wheel off for powdercoating.

if this is in the wrong section, mods please move.

titaniumbmx · 03-14-2008, 04:57 PM

im pretty sure if you retorque the bolts to the factory setting they should be fine.

stevejames3 · 03-14-2008, 05:04 PM

thats what i thought.

WagDatto · 03-14-2008, 05:41 PM

Taking the faces off to powdercoat is an age-old tradition. Even with 3-piece wheels, taking two sets and making a pair of super-wide wheels (corolla's and 510's) from some Epsilons and older SSR's worked too. Just re-torque them down, and there's no issue at all.

berz · 03-14-2008, 05:45 PM

yup no issues there. re- torque back to factory n you are cool.

Ian · 03-14-2008, 05:54 PM

um...seriously?

GSXRJJordan · 03-14-2008, 05:55 PM

Hahahaha multi-piece wheel = deathtrap?!? OH NOESSSS!

Lol re-torque them, they'll be fine.

Flybert · 03-14-2008, 06:21 PM

15lbs ft/tq

Check occasionally to see if they loosen up.

Done.

e1_griego · 03-14-2008, 06:32 PM

He's talking about split rim wheels.

Alex

SpuGen · 03-17-2008, 11:48 PM

Bumping..

What brand/type of silicone do you use to seal them afterwards?

apex · 03-18-2008, 02:11 AM

damn +rep to op i been lookin for this stuff all over just didnt wanna ask

03-14-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
WagDatto Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, NorCal Posts: 1,283 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: WagDatto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Taking the faces off to powdercoat is an age-old tradition. Even with 3-piece wheels, taking two sets and making a pair of super-wide wheels (corolla's and 510's) from some Epsilons and older SSR's worked too. Just re-torque them down, and there's no issue at all. __________________ http://garagezoku.blogspot.com

03-14-2008, 05:45 PM	#5
berz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sgv Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yup no issues there. re- torque back to factory n you are cool. __________________

03-14-2008, 05:55 PM	#7
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Hahahaha multi-piece wheel = deathtrap?!? OH NOESSSS! Lol re-torque them, they'll be fine. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

03-18-2008, 02:11 AM	#11
apex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: palm springs Posts: 1,569 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	damn +rep to op i been lookin for this stuff all over just didnt wanna ask __________________ Red Rocket

03-14-2008, 04:57 PM	#2
titaniumbmx Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: co Age: 40 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: titaniumbmx Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im pretty sure if you retorque the bolts to the factory setting they should be fine.

03-14-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
stevejames3 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ohio Age: 38 Posts: 170 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats what i thought.

03-14-2008, 06:21 PM	#8
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	15lbs ft/tq Check occasionally to see if they loosen up. Done.

03-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#9
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	He's talking about split rim wheels. Alex

03-17-2008, 11:48 PM	#10
SpuGen Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Bumping.. What brand/type of silicone do you use to seal them afterwards?