WildAzCat Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I seem to have lost one the little screws that surround the wheel. I didn't realize they could come off. Anyone have this happen to them? Anyway to buy a replacement screw? I'd hate to have to buy another wheel for this... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtup1 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Unfortunately I had it happen to my CS 40 also, don't fret they are replaceable. Contact the Shelby Wheel Co, I got their info online, just Googled Shelby Wheel Co, if I remember their in Missouri. You need to be cautious so you don't scratch your wheel, take a pin hook, ( placed a clean soft rag, doubled over on the rim ) and pry out the remaining piece. Remember patience! Mine was not to hard but I had a brake fluid leak from my Extreme brake install which may have helped loosen it. Once the piece is out just clean and dry the hole, I took some WD40 on my finger and moistened the barbs on the replacement screw looking thing and positioned it squarely in the hole. Took another rag and placed it on the screw head and hit it squarely with a rubber mallet. Wahhla, just like new. Be aware these screw things are plastic or resin or something like that, they are not metal so be gentle or it will smash, dent round off or otherwise damage the new one, I did, luckily I order 5 so I'd have them if I needed them. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Unfortunately I had it happen to my CS 40 also, don't fret they are replaceable. Contact the Shelby Wheel Co, I got their info online, just Googled Shelby Wheel Co, if I remember their in Missouri. You need to be cautious so you don't scratch your wheel, take a pin hook, ( placed a clean soft rag, doubled over on the rim ) and pry out the remaining piece. Remember patience! Mine was not to hard but I had a brake fluid leak from my Extreme brake install which may have helped loosen it. Once the piece is out just clean and dry the hole, I took some WD40 on my finger and moistened the barbs on the replacement screw looking thing and positioned it squarely in the hole. Took another rag and placed it on the screw head and hit it squarely with a rubber mallet. Wahhla, just like new. Be aware these screw things are plastic or resin or something like that, they are not metal so be gentle or it will smash, dent round off or otherwise damage the new one, I did, luckily I order 5 so I'd have them if I needed them. Hope that helps. Thanks so much gtup1. I appreciate the site and the how to. You've helped me immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 These wheels are American Racing not Shelby Wheel Co. I can't remember his name but there is a guy from American Racing who has these parts and they're still offering them so they will have it. Also, there shouldn't be any reason to remove them or if they loosened up you could have an issue so check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachman Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 American Racing 198 wheel rivets, for Razors and Shelby wheels. You can google and find replacements. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD SNAKE Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks zachman http://shop.wheelacc.com/american-racing-198-wheel-rivet-p4189.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks for the info guys. Before I saw these replies I called Shelby and they said to call American. Glad I checked in here. Going to order a few just in case. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 They're on sale for .99¢ in case anyone wants some spares. Regularly $4.95 each. Shipping was more then the items. Just glad to buy replacements. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hmmmmm maybe I should buy some just in case, I figure if I'm prepared I will never need them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hmmmmm maybe I should buy some just in case, I figure if I'm prepared I will never need them! Yep, then when you need one you will not be able to find it and have to buy another one anyhow. At least that's how I do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 That's why I bought 5. I imagine they wont be available one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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