108s refurb

[Force4m]

Looking for any tips on how to best split these for refurbing. Before I rummage through the toolbox and find something not quite right, is there a specific tool for the rim bolts?

I'm going to soak the bolts with penetrating oil before I try anything.

I got the rims quite cheap but they look like they been painted with plastikote so could be gunged up, corroded etc

For when I get bored, can anyone recommend a wheel refurb place in the Warwickshire/Oxfordshire area.

 

[Zulu4]

I'm just in the middle of doing the same. You need an M8 triple-square (spline) bit.

I recently had my other set powder coated at City Wheel Refurbishment in Brum. They only charged £25 per wheel and did a decent job for the price, but if you are an absolute perfectionist, perhaps go elsewhere where they can take more time over each wheel.

 

[Magicarcher]

if you are splitting them yourselves City Wheel Birmingham is who I used £35 per wheel if tyres are already on and £5 extra for special finishes. They can't put tyres back on unless the wheel is rebuilt, so two trips might be necessary.

 

[Zulu4]

I like that speckle in the grey Magicarcher.

p.s. Be quick if you want to avoid the "Clean Air" tax that Brum are introducing on 1 June.

 

[Magicarcher]

The wheels are "chrome" rims a powdercoated bright appearance not dissimilar to the originals, but I hope more durable. The spokes are "black sparkle" so it cost an extra £10 per wheel. All in it was £180 a set. Waiting time is long though, two to three weeks. You can get same day for an extra £10 but there is a waiting list for that too.

 

[Force4m]

Thanks all. Undecided on colour, so haven't got any further. My car's stratus grey, but OEM silver seems a bit safe, so two colours will be the way to go. I won't want the ditch finder run flats put back on. I'll chuck them on eBay

Fortunately my every day shed is still Caz compliant so I can get to Digbeth, as long as I can find it. Not been into Brum for years.

 

[Zulu4]

It's a bit of a nightmare to get to the workshops at the moment as they are building an HS2 terminal literally next door. You can only arrive from the south.