DIY | Rebuild Three Piece Wheels

Gutter-rash Garry damaged the lip on these three piece wheels so Benny's going to show us how to fix them.
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[@BarrelBros]

Thanks for the shout out Ben, happy to help bud!

[@adrianholliman2830]

Always such a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for being that guy that shares his experience. Thanks all the way from South Africa!🤙🏻🇿🇦

[@aserta]

3 piece wheels are the best. Basically a lifetime purchase because you can change the lip and the barrel and you're set. Even if you somehow manage to damage the face, you can still recover it at least once, and they look good too.A friend also called them eco rims, what with all the reusability factors involved.

[@SteveBarlowTX]

Have you seen the price of barrels lately, and chrome ones are near impossible to find

[@wmpRockets]

Really enjoying the technical videos, you do a great job explaining the ins and outs of these jobs.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Thanks :) more coming

[@StratoJohn]

Nice technical episode Benny 👍🏻

[@iliketorockrock]

Very helpful

[@glynnjohnson9065]

Thanks so much Benny! I've been too scared to split my Simmons V5's for paint but you've made it seem super simple. Thanks again!

[@gav240z]

Thanks Benny, got an old set of 14" 3 piece wheels for my 240z I want to repaint the centres and restore. I am hoping they are not welded together.

[@dennis_chu]

Informative as always, there are something satisfying when you explain how things work

[@Storm958]

Really interesting. Thanks for bringing this kind of video out!

[@AndersVestlund]

Sweet, perfect timing! Just picked up a set of BBS RS and looking to refurbish these to former glory. Thanks!

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Awesome benny... great video, love seeing done different things on your channel

[@notold37]

That was pretty cool, never seen it before, thanks its great to learn how stuff goes together

[@riffariley9111]

Have volk mesh rims on my 74 celica. Was hesitant to take apart for a good refresh but feel confident now. Legend benny

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Thanks for watching :)

[@dazdragon445]

Very entertaining

[@JohnSmith-dg9sy]

quick tip from someone who fits tyres every day wire wheel on a drill, whilst the wheel is clamped on the tyre machine, run it around the lip where the tyre bead sits using the machine to spin the wheel ;)

[@graemeandrews7344]

Thanks man very helpful!!

[@askethom04]

Awesome video. I was pondering about this and this was some good confirmation . Cheers

[@glensgraphix]

Another great episode. It's basically common sense with a bit of necessary tech info when putting back together. For $150 Repco sell a portable tyre changer which is all manually done. So that makes this job a possibility to be done at home. Having watched this I would not hesitate in doing this at home. Always look forward to seeing these videos.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Those tyre machines are pretty hard on alloy wheels tbh, They have their place for sure but they’re more suited to steel wheels.

[@chrismatthews9328]

Reminds me of my tire fitting days.

[@maze2756]

Nice video man 👍👍

[@jeremyfaint5291]

Great job and video mate !

[@cynzhero62]

Fastanating knowledge , quality content 👍

[@awp1958]

Thanks for the info, I have a 3 piece wheel on the front of my sidecar outfit that has one bent rim half causing a lot of difficulty when balancing. It doesn't have a barrel and lip like your sample, both rim halves are the same dimension, but one side has been hit hard at some stage in its life. It's a polished rim which could do with some TLC appearance wise anyway which is virtually impossible while its assembled with both brake discs fitted also. The rear one needs resealing at least also. These are custom rims to allow me to fit 15" car tyres instead of the original 18" front and 17" rear bike tyres. With the price of motorcycle tyres and their quite short life, the 15" wheels cut tyre costs considerably.

[@thebnicho]

Nice work and very informative. I've always been afraid that dismantling these wheels would cause them to warp or simply be difficult to balance. I would have liked to see tips on polishing it up while it was disassembled. Such a pain to polish around those wheel bolts!

[@mikeypickett1981]

Sick burn on Regamasters lol

[@BennysCustomWorks]

I love Regamasters, they just crack , it’s a fact.

[@kanenstuff]

Great tip about taking the tyre off first or could be deadly. I just found your channel and subbed straight up really liking your content and plenty of vids to catch up on.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Thanks for watching

[@milksheihk]

Lorinser wheels that were made by BBS(Some were made by ATS or Fuches) have paint on the mounting surfaces of the centres too.

[@i976scirocco3]

Cool video, I've had a few sets of BBS 3 piece wheels LM and RM.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Nice. LM aren’t 3 piece though

[@i976scirocco3]

@@BennysCustomWorks Thanks Benny, I was going by memory because it's been 10 yrs since I had those LMs. They are 2 piece. The RMs were on my 86 Golf GTI and I traded those for some RA 1 piece and a handful of cash. The RAs are still on my GTI.

[@HazeyAuto]

I’d love a set of these for my Bongo- sadly, it’s hard to find something that is a suitable PCD and offset. Also got that same Sony hifi system in my shed. They put some noise out!

[@aserta]

Yeah, but both of those values are relatively easily adjusted with the appropriate lip and barrel being adjusted. I think Marty and Moog did something like this for one of theirs. For me it's the face that's a PITA to find. I love 3 piece because the wheel is essentially a life time purchase, but finding the right face is sometimes a nightmare centering, hole patter and number... those are more rigid numbers.

[@ChristopherHallett]

The company Benny mentions multiple times in this video are absoute guns at sourcing and restoring old-school wheels, give Mark a call at Barrel Bros and he'll take good care of you.

[@BarrelBros]

What PCD is it?

[@HazeyAuto]

@@BarrelBros it’s a 4x114.3. Factory tire is a 165R14 LT so I’m not sure what the factory offset or width is. Appreciate you looking into it!

[@BarrelBros]

@@HazeyAuto 4x114.3 is pretty common. I'm pretty sure Ben would have something to fit. A couple of easy measurements on the van will get you sorted.

[@mattrogers1902]

I was really hoping they would be McJaggers when you finished but at least they are tidy!

[@toddsmash]

Your breadth of knowledge never ceases to amaze me Benny. Keep it coming mate. If you were going to respray this rim, would you do it in pieces or after re-assembly, as you mentioned most faces weren't painted on connection points?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Before assembly and mask contact faces

[@toddsmash]

@@BennysCustomWorks thanks mate!

[@michaelevans1499]

Wheelee good

[@Bartek-xi6ex]

What's the song when Benny's mounting the tyre back on the wheel?

[@aSinisterKiid]

Job wheel done :)

[@dean9316]

This couldnt have come at a better time. Currently rebuilding a set of volk mesh and I couldnt find the torque spec anywhere as there 3/8's hardware. Cheers for the info 👍 I had the same concern where the face mounts being painted as well. Ive paint stripped it now. Should I spray it all like factory or leave the mounting face bare?

[@BarrelBros]

Best to leave them bare.

[@keevasmybitch]

Where did you find the torque settings for the bolts? As I have some 16" 3 piece simmons I want to pull apart and refurbish. Cheers Benny

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Barrel bros sorted me out :)

[@st170ish]

Great vid Benny, if you needed to replace the bolts what grade would you need, 8's?

[@BarrelBros]

10-12.9MPA

[@Ifsu666]

Regamasters 😂😂😂👌

[@leeroyjenkins7141]

Hi Benny, what torque wrench would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Really depends how often you’ll be using it as to how much you spend. SP tools have some good budget friendly torque wrenches that are available via sparesbox.

[@neiltitmus9744]

Will the ultrasonic cleaner work without the fly just to make sure a step isn't missed

[@BennysCustomWorks]

No the fly is crucial.

[@glennarnold3970]

hi benny i have some 80s era 14''inch mags centrelines either 6 or 7inch wide and a set of 14 inch 5.5 wide wheels that look like the ones you just fixed but one piece they are nissan bluebird stud pattern you can have them if you want i can send them over in the xmas break as i will be close to sydney by then they need refurbishing but are in decent shape almost no gutter rash i can send you some pics over the weekend if you want just want to see them go to a good home it was you or marty that should have them cheers glenn

[@royferntorp3575]

I had those wheels once on an R30 Nissan. My local tyre guy told me they were a pain.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Not really, If I can get tyres on them they’re easy :D

[@SteveBarlowTX]

They are a pain :)

[@hadtocheathimtobeathim6549]

@@SteveBarlowTX no they’re not. Anyone that would say that is just regarded. Mounting tires on 3 piece wheels is easy especially if you take the wheel apart. If there is no drop center for the tire to fit into during mounting, that’s exactly what you can do, pretty simple.

[@anomamos9095]

Unless there’s a reason not to I would use lock tight on all the mating surfaces also.

[@BarrelBros]

It's unnecessary.

[@Thiswasmeanttobeeasy]

What sealant did you use?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Sikaflex construction adhesive in grey

[@Thiswasmeanttobeeasy]

@@BennysCustomWorks thanks, love your channel.

[@FeeeshEP3]

Haha yeah Regamasters crack.

[@vogs72]

That wheel’s not guttered, it’s mullered!

[@a.l.8873]

Benny, I swear I an hear an air leak somewhere in your workshop from the scene at 7:32 onwards. Find it and fix it. Any air leak you can hear is at least a dollar a day. So don't wear/where/were/we're your compressor out, Just find the leak, strip and apply sealer or replace worn QR couplers.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Tyre machine

[@milksheihk]

Some US two & three piece wheels are press of shrink fit.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Yeah for those I’d put the faces in the freezer

[@milksheihk]

@@BennysCustomWorks I dunno why, but I'd worry that there might be condition in which that type of wheel could come apart in use.

[@TheBuzurk]

Find more 4x110 jdm to sell please

[@seanhamilton4175]

My OCD can't handle the barrel still being dirty 🤣

[@ro63rto]

Was always told not to do this 12:48

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

*Don’t* pull apart a wheel with an Inflated tyre fitted. Fully deflated tyre you can go nuts !

[@brettwalker5579]

Was there a bug in the ultrasonic cleaner? Lol

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Yes that’s Barry.

[@brettwalker5579]

@@BennysCustomWorks hahaha 😆 🤣 😂

[@dorimx5]

Oven cleaner on the inner barrel!

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Oven cleaner strips annodising

[@romerome2711]

First! Great vid mate

[@Matt_Chalice]

Could have made it shiny, Benny

[@banjopete]

It’s a trailer.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

It matches the other ones.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

As for basic tools, no mention of an air compressor, tyre remover/installer & a wheel balancing machine 😂

[@crunchytheclown9694]

Stay away from 3 piece wheels for low profile tyres, not worth the grief

[@ChristopherHallett]

What's that got to do with anything?

[@crunchytheclown9694]

@@ChristopherHallett your an expert who needs to ask that question?

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@crunchytheclown9694 Exactly how are 3 piece wheels with low profile tyres "not worth the grief"?

[@crunchytheclown9694]

@@ChristopherHallett lack of sidewall reduces protection from poor road conditions coupled with relatively light construction = grief

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@crunchytheclown9694 "relatively light construction" - the material that lips and barrels are drawn from is typically a very high quality aluminium alloy that is also usually heat-treated after they have been drawn. They're tough as fuck, damn near as strong as forged 1 piece alloy wheels - perhaps not as hard as good quality cast alloys, but MUCH less brittle.

[@ponchodutch]

Any dislikes will be from Russians

[@jubthreesixnine688]

Moist