agent325

I have a set of oem 2 piece sport design wheels I want to paint. Is it as easy as pulling the bolts and pulling the center out? Or is there more involved??

okbarnett

you have to have the correct bit that fits the screws. then just take them out and paint. They may have some lock tite. When you put them back use blue lock tite again and determine the correct torque before you start

pmkazz

I heard that you should replace the bolts once removed. Has anyone else heard that?

nick49

mark the parts and assemble them exactly as they were. Some multi piece wheels had their final machining done while fully assembled and if bolted up incorrectly will be out of balance and true.

Divot

I've heard the same thing.

agent325

maybe its better to have a wheel shop do them

Sneaky Pete

+1. If they were a one piece I would tackle it. But it all depends what your skill set is.

okbarnett

No reason to replace the bolts,... same as any bolt

rpm's S2

You know that for sure? It is kinda important...

Divot

I know he's wrong for every bolt, and pretty sure he's wrong for the wheel bolts.

pmkazz

Porsche recommends replacing the brake caliber bolts and the flywheel bolts once removed. My understanding is that you should replace the sport design wheel bolts once they are loosened but I ave not found that in writing yet.

GIXXERUK

THIS MIGHT HELP

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...d-painted.html

i have sport design wheels and i'm tempted to go black on the centers



and porkers do work in the snow :-)

Barn996

Nice looking 911, and the wheels look great.

GIXXERUK

Thanks Barn, it was my first post so i thought i should add a few pics

snowy over the pond in the uk BUT nothing like you guys are having !

X51

Gixxeruk, nice looking 996. What suspension do you have?