Knock offs? Knock it off

[ScotS]

Time for new rear tires, so wanted the full experience of taking off the replica knock offs from the Backdraft RT4B.

I used gorilla tape to try to protect the gloss black spinner arms.

1. 1 1/16" socket to get the locking hubs off. 6pt is best
Drivers side comes off clockwise, passenger side counter clockwise.
2. I sprayed penetrating oil around the spinners and hub threads.
3. Started hammering away, 1 arm of the spinner then rotated the wheel to the next arm. Drivers side comes off counter clockwise, passenger side clockwise

It took me about 30 minutes for the driver's side wheel, then about 20-25 for the passenger rear.

Time for a cold one.

 

[Richgrsc]

Yes, drive side should be counter-clockwise to remove, passenger side clockwise to remove. Passenger sides are left handed
Hit down on the front to remove, down on the back to tighten

 

[Mike P.]

Yes, drive side should be counter-clockwise to remove, passenger side clockwise to remove. Passenger sides are left handed
Hit down on the front to remove, down on the back to tighten

The video I learned from said to remember "tight ass" since you always tighten towards the back end of the car!

 

[TBULL]

What tires are you replacing them with? Same brand or different?

 

[ScotS]

What tires are you replacing them with? Same brand or different?

I went with the same Nitto NT555Rii
335's

 

[Ian]

Time for new rear tires, so wanted the full experience of taking off the replica knock offs from the Backdraft RT4B.

I used gorilla tape to try to protect the gloss black spinner arms.

1. 1 1/16" socket to get the locking hubs off. 6pt is best
Drivers side comes off clockwise, passenger side counter clockwise.
2. I sprayed penetrating oil around the spinners and hub threads.
3. Started hammering away, 1 arm of the spinner then rotated the wheel to the next arm. Drivers side comes off counter clockwise, passenger side clockwise

It took me about 30 minutes for the driver's side wheel, then about 20-25 for the passenger rear.

Time for a cold one.

Wow…you wore them suckers out! Got your moneys worth out those, now SLICKS… on tightening, ALWAYS HIT TOWARDS THE REAR…how to remember, always think of a TIGHT ASS….hit to rear…