BBS RX2 torx bit. Which size?

[polo_mad]

Hi all, just looking around post's as im needing the right torx bit for the bolts. Anyway, just typed in VM8 torx bit into google and nothing came up. What's the correct size for the bolts? As im fully refurbing my bbs rx2's. Also, as im on a tight budget! would it be fine to spraypaint the centre's? Cheers.

[emma_88]

I had the same problem when I first starting refurbing my wheels, but after a fair bit of searching through this forum, I found this..

I never bought one though, one of my mates had a full set fo multi-splie bits, which was lucky for me.

After reading this guide and being a bit (no pun intented) confused about what tool to use to fit the bolts on the rim....I though I'd add my bit.

The bit needed (mentioned here as a VM8 tork bit) often confususes guys in the trade as it's not commonly used. An alloy refurb guy described it to me as a tool that the Germans love just because its a German thing.

....the bit thats needed is also known as a spline bit / multi-spline bit. Not to be confused with a standard tork (torque/torx) or star bit. These have about 6 points, the bit you need for the RXII has about 12 points.

It's available in most 'specialist drill bit sets'. I got mine from Halfords £19.99 for 5 bits various sizes). Halfords tools generally get a bad write up (and from my own experience) but the one I bought (halfords) was stronger than the titanium BBS bolts used on the RXIIs.

Most of my bolts came out very easily, but the ones that didnt caused me a real problem and now I'll have to get them drilled out, or removed by an engineering workshop. I'll probably ask a shop to remove them as I dont want to risk drilling out the mating thread on the wheel itself. I've heard a n impact driver is essential to shock the problem bolts out, but I was stupid enough to think my wheels wouldnt need that.

have fun

Hope this helps.

[alexperkins]

M8 Spline bit is the one you need. laser (the tool people) make a set of 4 which is very reasonably priced which you can find quite easily on the net.

[vw55raz]

as alex said, VM8 bit, i got mine in a set of 6 from halfords for like 15 quid

[jonny6n2]

i know this thread is way old but i would just like to ask if these star bits would do the job of removing the bolts for rx2's that i am currently refurbing

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165557

[alexperkins]

its an M8 SPLINE you want and not a STAR

[jonny6n2]

okay alex cheers also how do i apply the nitromors? with a paint brush?

[alexperkins]

Aye but dont use a plastic/nylon bristled one - itll just melt away!