Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

Went to get a couple of tyres fitted & balanced today. No biggie I've had it done before. Trouble is my local tyre place couldn't get the hub centres out to enable balancing. They are very tightly fitted.

Tried knocking out with wooden drift/rubber hammer but nothing more serious yet.

The centre on my wheels, Rays Volk GT7's appear to be alloy (never paid any attention before now), maybe threaded as the outside ring is knurled or tight press fit with "O" ring seal? I can turn them a few degrees by hand but not much achieved by doing this.

I would just go ahead & find a way to press them out but am wondering now if they could be threaded in which case press maybe not so smart. >_<

Anybody else had trouble getting these out and succeeded without damaging the suckers?

GW :thanks:

Edited by 260tech
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/391298-rays-wheels/
Share on other sites

Pics?

Are they the carbon look centred ones?

I've got gt-cs, gt-fs and gt-vs. they're all push in and pop out.

Rubber o ring in them.

I was at the tyre fitters, struggled to get one off. A lot of force. Getting them back on was a problem too. So I see the tyre fitting goo stuff they paint on the tyres.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/391298-rays-wheels/#findComment-6228955
Share on other sites

Rubber o ring in them.

They can have a double-rubber O-ring and the inner one can be very stubborn.

It takes care to not damage the centre from underneath as you knock it out; so I'd spray some "INOX" top and bottom if silicone doesn't make it more slippery.

Look like these?

Terry-128.jpg

2012GTR004.jpg

Terry-28-1.jpg

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/391298-rays-wheels/#findComment-6229585
Share on other sites

Thanks Terry, mine are like this, knurling closest to hub which made me think they may be screw fit.

Tried loading another pic but it wont play the game. Hopefully this one will convey the info.

Cheers GW

post-34341-0-14633000-1328951697_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/391298-rays-wheels/#findComment-6229720
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Mixing things up - installed some leather recaros to match the leather seat covered rear seats. Interior looks pretty schmick now except for some slight wear on the steering wheel which I will monitor and address if it becomes worse or actually noticeable!  
    • Didnt realise RB's had more then 1 head.
    • I'm normally copping my own abuse from neglecting my daily drivers. "Those suspension bushes will last a bit more", "Don't worry about the oil leak, just keep topping it up". The project cars I'm always doing things slowly on them as I'm wanting them to be done better, and neater, and nicer. Luckily I don't have to deal with 18 year old Matt's "Learning to wire" stuff in the project cars. And there's only one piece of wiring I'm displeased about in the Landcruiser, and it's about to be cut out... However, the box loads of parts that have been going through this place lately for the Landcruiser... Brake pads Brake Rotors Full handbrake overhaul Wheel Bearings Seals Swivel hubs Steering Boxes Half the suspension joints Shocks Air bags (Ones to go in the rear springs for towing) Water pump Timing kit Lower timing case Harmonic Balancer Radiator Lots of other little seals and shits Gas struts for the bonnet New power window switches And god knows what else I've forgotten... Ha ha ha I have my fingers crossed the pinion seals don't start leaking on the diffs, that the transfer case doesn't leak, and the gearbox input shaft doesn't leak, nor the rear main seal. As they're about the only seals I haven't replaced in the driveline! I'm seriously eyeing off buying new caliper rebuild kits front and rear brake calipers... I'll probably recheck all the valve clearances soon too, and hopefully, it should be all good and sweet to haul some long distance trips again!
    • Every time I pull my 3x gauges out of the console and see the crack-addict way that I did the wiring, and I just can't bring myself to tear it all apart and "make it nice", because it is currently working. In fact, the last time I was in there I probably made it worse.
    • The best part is when you own the car long enough that you look back and find your OWN ham fisted amateur shit!
×
×
  • Create New...