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how to get to bolts on my motegi rim?

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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how to get to bolts on my motegi rim?

Hi everyone. I am planning to paint my calipers. YOU know, now that i mention that ...

I have a pepper white body and black top...what color calipers would go good with this body color? I haven't seen any pepper whites with colored calipers to get a good visual idea....do any of you's have any idea?

Thanks for the responce to that one...but the main reason for this thread is how on earth do i get to the bolts of this wheel? These are what i have currently...

 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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dont you just turn the huge center nutish looking thing?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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with my bare hands? hmm we tried...cause maybe we are girls we couldn't get it off..hmmm...that's what it does look like though right?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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That "huge center nuttish thing" (well said, btw ... ) that is supposed to ressemble a spindle and nut from a race hub, is what you remove.

It's made of ABS plastic, (so think quality!) and it's sticky and can get cross threaded. Perhaps get a towel to use (like opening a jar) if you were not provided with the key that comes with the wheels.

Once done, then you remove the aluminum trim ring from the center. You'll see your bolt holes then.

Yes, I have these wheels on one of my cars. That's how I know.
 

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