Technical New wheels

[insider]

I fitting new alloys and being not genuine wheels the locating pins and opposite 12mm nut on the drums and discs are in the way, is it ok to take these off ? Thanks

 

[AppleSei]

what alloys are they, what size are they and what car were they from as they might not fit altogether

 

[insider]

no they fit if I take out the pins and nuts that's the point
is it ok to take them out !

 

[custard]

yes you can
be aware that the disc/drum can move out of alignment when you have the wheel off
makes it a pain to get the wheels on sometimes

 

[insider]

Thanks for the info but....
what do you mean by be aware that the disc/drum can move out of alignment when you have the wheel off ???

 

[custard]

Thanks for the info but....
what do you mean by be aware that the disc/drum can move out of alignment when you have the wheel off ???

well what do you think that bolt does?
it keep the drum/disc in position when theres no wheel bolts in place

so if the retaining bolt isnt in place and no wheel bolts
the disc can turn

 

[insider]

it's when I bought these wheels I was told that the pins might have to come out to fit the new wheels but its both the pins and bolts,
so it's ok so that's the main thing THANKS !!!

 

[craigb244]

easiest way to fix that is to fit wheel studs

but if your only removing wheels to replace brake components or tyres then dont worry. its not that hard.

fiat actually supplied a took with cinqs to align the wheel to disc.

all you need to do is put a rod/stick of some kind... through the disc into the hub then put the wheel over the rod/stick to keep everything aligned while you fit the first bolt.

but to be fair when i had wheel bolts i never had an issue.

 

[rallycinq]

Unless the brake components have been replaced recently there will be a layer of corrosion holding the discs and drums to their respective hubs in the correct orientation.

Cheers

D

 

[cc1]

I fitted button head bolts to fit my new rims.

 

[craigb244]

surely that is pointless as you have studs so the disc/hub wont need aligning and the disc will never fall off while the wheel it removed because the caliper holds it in

 

[fingers99]

I'm with Craig on this one. A stud conversion will save you lots of time when you come to change a wheel, and they're stronger than wheelbolts (or, more correctly, they distribute the stress better).

 

[cc1]

surely that is pointless as you have studs so the disc/hub wont need aligning and the disc will never fall off while the wheel it removed because the caliper holds it in

If when removing the wheel the disc moves, Any dirt/rust could drop behind and stop the disc sitting flat on the hub. They are also holding the spacers on.

 

[fingers99]

If when removing the wheel the disc moves, Any dirt/rust could drop behind and stop the disc sitting flat on the hub.

I suppose it's possible, but in all the time I've used studs I've never had a problem

They are also holding the spacers on.

As, indeed, will studs..............

 

[rallycinq]

I suppose it would be really childish to point out its the 12mm bolts that hold the wheel on.

Cheers

D

 

[ycming]

those countersunk bolts is my biggest nightmare ~ just imagine when it gets chews or snap on ya!!!!

I agree fit studs and that's all it needs.

Ming