Barnby Wheel Query

[finmac]

i want to split my wheels and having taken all the bolts out and freed off the silicon the wheel doesn't want to come apart.

Any pointers as to how to do it please?

[Richard Price]

I use broad blade like a wall paper scraper, after I've removed as much sealant as I can with a craft knife.

I knock the scraper in at a few points before try and actually part the rims.

I've seen a few that have been split using a screw driver, but these have all needed to be dressed before the could be reused.

I normally use silicone dissolved to all remains of sealant.

[SLR No.77]

Finlay, if you're referring to SLR 46 and you have the same wheels fitted as in the picture you've sent us for inclusion in the Caterham Register ... they're not MB wheels! You have the original fitment KN Superlight R wheels and although you can remove the black 5 spoke center, the inner and outer rims are welded together with the join covered in sealant to ensure there's a seal.

Stu.

[finmac]

Hi Stu, it is indeed SLR #46. I got a spare set of Barnbys with the car and going to get them refurbished for road use instead of the K&Ns!

Thanks Jonathan, the paint scraper idea worked a treat.