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[kensk]

I've run into an issue where I can't seem to find an 8 star pattern socket bit for my 3/8in torque wrench. I've tried to see if I can make do with a Torx socket bit but it fits right in between a T30 and a T40.

Anyone know where to find an 8 star pattern socket bit?

Background Story:
I'm trying to reseal my 3 piece wheels that have been collecting dust in my garage for a couple years but now that my e90 isn't my daily drive, I want to put these wheels back on.
The company of these wheels are no longer in business so I have no way of knowing anything. I'm going to toss these old p.o.s. bolts after

[Evochuck]

Did you lookup 8 point socket?

[kensk]

it's like that, but think of it this way. It's the socket that's on my wheel. So i would need a bit

Called a double square bit but extremely hard to find. I've heard people just using a square bit to take it out

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i...=1006053104431

Originally Posted by Evochuck

Did you lookup 8 point socket?

[kensk]

These are all the hits I'm getting for double square
http://store.snapon.com/SearchResult...=0&FieldValue=

Anyone know where I can find the male version of this?
OR
Where I can find Square Bits bigger than the one they sell at Home Depot or Lowe's?

[BennyMalino]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

How big are these things?

[kensk]

I'll try to give you an idea of how big this is. The size of the bit needs to fall in between a T30 and a T40 Torx bit (6 star pattern). I've even tried to look in those 45 drill bit sets for square bits and the biggest one won't do any justice.

Here's a pic of the wheel itself and what I'm trying to remove.

Originally Posted by BennyMalino

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

How big are these things?

[BmerMeUp]

Try searching for "Double Square Broach" or "Rotary Broach" and go from there.

Although they are designed as cutters, you might find a size you can use. No idea what they'll cost you. And yours looks like it is LOBED not a straight double-square. In which case, go with a "Square Broach" and get a size which will squeeze in there.

eg:
http://www.slatertools.com/rotary-br...e#.U_8orLAU9dI

You got a tough one there!

[iDriveanXi]

Try calling the wheel manufacturer and asking them? I'm sure they would know what the proper tool and size you'd need. Or call up a wheel repair shop they'd probably know also.

[bmw325i]

This looks like it might be it

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

[BmerMeUp]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

This looks like it might be it

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

If the numbering is as expected, a "#2" size bit is the same size as a "normal" Robertson square-head screwdriver. Your bolts look bigger than that?

[kensk]

yeah theyre bigger than #2, i've already tried it. I'm thinking of just getting a flathead and just getting these suckers out and replacing them with brandnew ones. FTW

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

Originally Posted by kensk

yeah theyre bigger than #2, i've already tried it. I'm thinking of just getting a flathead and just getting these suckers out and replacing them with brandnew ones. FTW

unless they are already loose, i wouldnt recommend that!! You'll be lucky to get half of them out, and thats some expensive hardware to replace.

-G