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blacke30 · 09-18-2008, 07:18 PM

Just got a FREE set of 15x6 et33 BBS basketweaves. Need to know torque for small bolts. One wheel had bolts removed. Appreciation in advance and cheers to all.

kowalski · 09-18-2008, 08:23 PM

no such thing as as the wheels you have sir. don't worry though, i'd be happy to give you $50 for them.

blacke30 · 09-18-2008, 08:40 PM

You know, I would normally trust a forum member such as yourself and $50 seems like a fair price for the center caps, but then these completely awesome wheels would look kind of stupid. So I will have to pass, oh yeah did I mention they were FREE. Seriously does anyone know the torque ???

rkettner · 09-18-2008, 09:02 PM

rm's? rs's? replicas?

Justikins · 09-18-2008, 09:15 PM

What size bolts are they? If they are the standard 17 metric head bolts, i would torque them to 100 to 110 fp

k-swiss · 09-18-2008, 09:17 PM

I think what he's talking about is the bolts that tighten the lip to the barrel. I believe it should be around 7ftlbs. Search the Vortex Steve..

rkettner · 09-18-2008, 09:31 PM

pics or ban.

blacke30 · 09-18-2008, 09:31 PM

We have a winner, thanks Kirin I just found it. The wheels are vw oe from a Jetta. My Boss had them on his e30 when he bought it sold car gave me wheels. Nice Guy, he is old school but he loves Gaming, got a PS3 for his Bday turned 60. Thanks for the help. PS wheel lug torque is 81 lbft.

Weeman83 · 09-18-2008, 09:57 PM

don't forget the sealant or the wheel will leak air.

direction88 · 09-18-2008, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by rkettner

pics or ban.

+ 1.

blacke30 · 09-18-2008, 10:51 PM

i do not have any pics to post. The wheel never came apart, only bolts were removed. THX for the info Gents

kowalski · 09-19-2008, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by blacke30

i do not have any pics to post. The wheel never came apart, only bolts were removed. THX for the info Gents

you realize you were given $1,000+ in wheels right?

I was just messing with you

applecran · 09-19-2008, 12:52 AM

are those the same as what would be on a stock IX? Or are the ix rims wider?

crunk3 · 09-19-2008, 01:34 AM

BBS RM bolt torque is 12-15 lb/ft
BBS RS bolt torque is 40 lb/ft
Factory if your re-using bolts for rs's it's suggested that 18 lb/ft is a more reasonable torque setting when re-using old bolts on BBS 3-piece wheels
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1022742

direction88 · 09-19-2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by blacke30

i do not have any pics to post. The wheel never came apart, only bolts were removed. THX for the info Gents

Take some

09-18-2008, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
blacke30 Banned Name: Steve Joined: Sep 2008 From: langley b.c Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Basketweave Rims. How much to torque lug nuts? Just got a FREE set of 15x6 et33 BBS basketweaves. Need to know torque for small bolts. One wheel had bolts removed. Appreciation in advance and cheers to all.

09-18-2008, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
blacke30 Banned Name: Steve Joined: Sep 2008 From: langley b.c Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	basketweaves You know, I would normally trust a forum member such as yourself and $50 seems like a fair price for the center caps, but then these completely awesome wheels would look kind of stupid. So I will have to pass, oh yeah did I mention they were FREE. Seriously does anyone know the torque ???

09-18-2008, 09:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
blacke30 Banned Name: Steve Joined: Sep 2008 From: langley b.c Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Basketweaves We have a winner, thanks Kirin I just found it. The wheels are vw oe from a Jetta. My Boss had them on his e30 when he bought it sold car gave me wheels. Nice Guy, he is old school but he loves Gaming, got a PS3 for his Bday turned 60. Thanks for the help. PS wheel lug torque is 81 lbft.

09-18-2008, 10:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
blacke30 Banned Name: Steve Joined: Sep 2008 From: langley b.c Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	basketweaves i do not have any pics to post. The wheel never came apart, only bolts were removed. THX for the info Gents

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rkettner Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 419 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	pics or ban.

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crunk3 Senior Member Name: Ryan Joined: Sep 2006 From: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 6 21 Times in 13 Posts crunk3's pictures	BBS RM bolt torque is 12-15 lb/ft BBS RS bolt torque is 40 lb/ft Factory if your re-using bolts for rs's it's suggested that 18 lb/ft is a more reasonable torque setting when re-using old bolts on BBS 3-piece wheels http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1022742

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