Wheel Ring Removal Advice, Please

[BRONCITIS74]

I bought these Ansen wheels about 5 years ago. The black ring on the outside was fine then, but my tastes have changed. I would like to paint or powdercoat the rings, but am not sure how to remove them. I removed all the bolts, but the ring wouldn't budge. Does the tire have to be deflated to remove the ring? I don't want to pry on the ring because I don't want to bend it or scratch the rim. Can any of you guys help me? Thanks

 

[AZ73]

Are you sure it does come off? They sell that wheel in all black too so maybe they just machine the color off where it's shiney. The inside of your spokes and the inside of the wheel look black. Contact American racing and ask them, but I think the black "ring" isn't separate, it's a one piece wheel.

info@americanracing.com

An option (that my son does on a similar wheel) is tape off the inside and spray the lip with Plastidip. He constantly changes the color of the "ring"

 

[spap]

I wonder if you can polish the black coating off
A lot of work

 

[DirtDonk]

Look at the rim bead. Is it a full bead behind the ring? If so, then the ring is probably cast into the wheel as one piece like said. A "simulated bead-lock" wheel in that case.
Although it's entirely possible for someone to make a faux bead-lock and still have it as a separate piece, but it might be cheaper to just cast it in one piece.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Then again, if it's a separate piece but still a simulated bead-lock, they may have glued it in place.

Paul

 

[AZ73]

I believe these are your wheels - AR969 when you call them

https://www.americanracing.com/prod...oad/?attribute_pa_finish=satin-black-machined

 

[garberz]

If it was a real bead lock, I think most of the bolts would’ve removed themselves, after the first few were removed.

Mark

 

[Jebus]

Does the tire have to be deflated to remove the ring?

This questions answer is always yes...

 

[sprdv1]

Are you sure it does come off? They sell that wheel in all black too so maybe they just machine the color off where it's shiney. The inside of your spokes and the inside of the wheel look black. Contact American racing and ask them, but I think the black "ring" isn't separate, it's a one piece wheel.

info@americanracing.com

An option (that my son does on a similar wheel) is tape off the inside and spray the lip with Plastidip. He constantly changes the color of the "ring"

might be the first place I'd start..

 

[sprdv1]

This questions answer is always yes...

Definitely...…..

 

[BRONCITIS74]

After further inspection, it appears that the ring and the wheel are all one piece. It will be lots of work to tape off the wheel and tire to change the color. But wtf, its winter, and I'm retired, so maybe I'll do it. Thanks for all the help, guys.

 

[AZ73]

After further inspection, it appears that the ring and the wheel are all one piece. It will be lots of work to tape off the wheel and tire to change the color. But wtf, its winter, and I'm retired, so maybe I'll do it. Thanks for all the help, guys.

Actually it's not as hard as you think. If the tire is still on the wheel, get a deck of cards and shove them between the tire and the rim. To cover the center get a piece of wood or cardboard cut to the diameter of the interior wheel. At least that's what my son does.

There's lots of videos out there but I just grabbed this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0GNwssRDx8

 

[Scoop]

Or pop the bead using a high-lift jack to drop the tire down when you paint. I've done this a number of times. I usually take the opportunity to add balancing beads at the same time!

 

[BRONCITIS74]

Wow! You guys are full of tricks. Thanks again. I have to finish buffing out the truck, then I will start on the wheels.

 

[sprdv1]

After further inspection, it appears that the ring and the wheel are all one piece. It will be lots of work to tape off the wheel and tire to change the color. But wtf, its winter, and I'm retired, so maybe I'll do it. Thanks for all the help, guys.

lol, retirement.... oh the life..

 

[BRONCITIS74]

It wasn't as hard as I thought. It was just time consuming. I think the truck looks much better. (My opinion)

 

[AZ73]

Looks super nice! And it looks like you had to drink a case of beer first to free up the cardboard for the center.