Help Splitting Wheels ...
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Originally Posted by Jack Esposito
I got mine from NAPA. The salesman didn't know what I was asking for (triple square) but I found a set hanging on the rack in the store. Might try looking around the local stores, they might have one they don't know about.
Originally Posted by biotechee
Search the internet for "Lisle". This is a company that makes triple squares with socket attachment. Very good quality. Sears carries Lisle (at least where I live they do...)
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I suggest you go personaly to Pep Boys. Most of the time they dont know what they have. They're should be just hanging at the special tool rack with the torx bits.
I split my OEM Sports Design wheels and painted the centers black and polished the lips. Don't ask about my source, but I was able to get the torq value spec from a BBS tech which like I wrote in post # 12 145~155 INCH/lbs cross tourqed with half the value first for intial torquing. Be very careful not to strip the Titanium Bolts(triple square heads), it's a bit hard to find a source.
I split my OEM Sports Design wheels and painted the centers black and polished the lips. Don't ask about my source, but I was able to get the torq value spec from a BBS tech which like I wrote in post # 12 145~155 INCH/lbs cross tourqed with half the value first for intial torquing. Be very careful not to strip the Titanium Bolts(triple square heads), it's a bit hard to find a source.
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Originally Posted by Carrera Mike
I suggest you go personaly to Pep Boys. Most of the time they dont know what they have. They're should be just hanging at the special tool rack with the torx bits...
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Jeff,
Hope this will help too...
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/245990-sports-design-wheel-weights-updated-with-pictures.html
Hope this will help too...
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/245990-sports-design-wheel-weights-updated-with-pictures.html
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Snap-On guys usually run a route, so when I need to find the Snap-On guy I call a local garage and they can usually tell me when he'll be around. When I need an unusual or uncommon tool, I usually end up in the Snap-On truck. Snap-On stuff is pricey but it's nice having someone there that knows exactly what I'm looking for and the quality of the tools is better than most.
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You can also call the 1-800 Snap-On telephone number and they will give you the cellphone number for the driver in your area. You can then call and meet him at one of his stops. If you've never been inside a Snap-On truck before I suggest leaving your credit and debit cards at home and not carrying more than $50 in cash with you.
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Thanks for the replies. Over the phone, noboby claimed to have a triple square bit/set in stock. After driving all over, I tried all the usual sources with no luck, but I did finally find a set on the shelf at Autozone. I now have the wheels apart ready to be re-finished.
Luckily I didn't have to chase down a Snap-On truck. I have been on one and they are very nice, but I would be lucky to get anything for $50!
Luckily I didn't have to chase down a Snap-On truck. I have been on one and they are very nice, but I would be lucky to get anything for $50!
