wheel problem

[evil86]

Car - ae86

motor -

use - i have volk 2 piece wheel and i want to take out the center piece to get it sand blaster n then powder coated

problem - i was able to take one center out, but the second is a bitch and i've rounded 2 allen key bolt

occurs/started when - i got stressed out and then rounded the bastards

personal situation - any idea on how to get them bolts out without damage wheel. i was thinking of use the MIG welder n welding a bolt on so i can take it out, but dont want to rush to the extreme

[Sprinter86]

bash a different shape bit into the rounded bolt with a hammer (star shape bit or slightly larger(imperial maybe) allen key.

failing that, drill the head off carefully.

my 2c.

[evil86]

never fought about drilling it out... hmmmm


any idea where i can get some replacement nuts n bolts? industrial fastner shop?

[Skylar]

I have some SSR superfin knock-offs. I tried to get one of the allen headed bolts and the dude at the fastener shop said something like, that size head is for x shank diameter and the y shank diameter you need has a bigger head. He was of no help in attaining a replacement bolt and never bothered looking for a replacement elsewhere.

Please tell me you are using quality allen keys and undoing the spanner side, not the allen key side. Sometimes they will load equally on both sides but a swift tap on the spanner side and they should come off easily.

[sundee]

With old bolts - i always get some heat into them - then always attempt to tighten them before loosening them - it usually cracks the 15yr old seal

[pen15]

i have the solution angle grind off the back aka the nut and then call retro wheels and get new bolts done. give me a txt if u want his number

[evil86]

dont want to be a butcher n use angle grinder yet matty. pass me that number btw

[ke_70]

should be piss easy
id drill it out since its a cap head bolt

[keimeier]

shock, heat & drill extensively in that order