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HELP! How to remove wheel adapter?

Old Nov 5, 2019 | 06:27 AM
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I'm taking off the Vossen CVT wheels and installing the stock wheel/tire combo as I'm getting the car ready for its new owner, but the adapter is stuck. I noticed that there are threaded holes which would move the rotor with the adapter off the hub, but I don't know the bolt pattern screw to purchase. Anyone know?

Last resort would be to remove the caliper and hit the rotor from the inside with a rubber mallet.

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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 08:33 AM
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Do you not have a bucket of random bolts from cars you've collected over the years? Just try one until you find something that fits. Looks like an M8 or M10 sized hole, thread pitch is most likely 1.5. Can be found at any local auto parts store.
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 09:57 AM
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That bolt hole is there for the problem you are having. It was also on the ISF. Assume the bolt hole spec. is the same:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...moval-tip.html

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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by flowrider
That bolt hole is there for the problem you are having. It was also on the ISF. Assume the bolt hole spec. is the same:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...moval-tip.html

Lou
Thanks for the link. Didn't know which bolt pattern it was.
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 06:27 AM
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Got the adapter off 1 hub with the M8 screws, 2 came off easily with a small screwdriver, 1 I had to destroy to remove. Stock rims are back on.
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 06:32 AM
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Glad you were able to get them off. You can put a couple of dabs of anti-seize on them before installation which may help with the removal.
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