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11-17-2011, 04:48 PM

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hi, Need some help.

I removed all the bolts, but do not how to disassemble the out rim. Do I have to remove the tire first? Help me out please.

first thing is to take the wheel off the car

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11-17-2011, 08:59 PM

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hi, Need some help.

I removed all the bolts, but do not how to disassemble the out rim. Do I have to remove the tire first? Help me out please.

Nah just fill to 100 psi (+/-) and it should seperate fairly quickily. Oh and you might want to stand off to the side...

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11-18-2011, 09:57 AM

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I change them with the tires on, why remount and rebalance?

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11-18-2011, 02:19 PM

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given the recent post about the whole nuts not being tightened by somebody and how important it is to check everything, isn't it a bit risky to "backyard" garage the repair of wheels that are clearly being used for the track? isn't risky period whatever the usage?

being smart?

just being candid here

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11-19-2011, 12:03 AM

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what are the torque specs out of curiosity

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