Rebuilding SSR Professors

[VEEMDUB]

Tried searching and didnt see an answer to my question. I am possibly purchasing a set of used professors for my E36. They are 18x8.5 et 42 and I'd like to get some new lips and widen them. Anyone rebuilt these? I have found some Work lips which are also 40 hole but some old threads I have found about the professors say the lips and barrels may be welded together not just bolted and sealed? TIA

[staystetti]

Well, check if they're welded. It'll be pretty obvious.

[VEEMDUB]

Yes it would be obvious....if they didn't have tires on them. I am trading for them and the seller is currently using them. I am trying to find out before getting them if they are welded or not, if they are I will pass as making them the size I want will not be very easy or cost effective.

[staystetti]

I think you can just check if the face is welded. Do you have any pics?

[Schultz28]

i honestly dont think they would be welded. that doesnt make much sense to weld a 3pc wheel.

[Counteract]

2pc are welded, if they're 3pc they will have bolts showing.

[Schultz28]

these are the wheels

[staystetti]

2pc are welded, if they're 3pc they will have bolts showing.

No.

these are the wheels

Pictures of the backside would be nice

[AMGwheelwhore]

Alot of Jap "3 piece" wheels are welded and are actually two piece, found that out the hard way...

[VEEMDUB]

Heres a picture I found on here of a similar wheel, not the wheels I am buying. I will be requesting better pictures from the seller of the actual wheels.

[Ed6_Civ]

professor sp1's are true 3 piece wheels, but the barrel and lip are welded from factory as a
safety concern and then sealed with silicone on top on the weld. http://www.ssr-wheels.com/technology/

my vienna dish's are the same way.

[Schultz28]

professor sp1's are true 3 piece wheels, but the barrel and lip are welded from factory as a
safety concern and then sealed with silicone on top on the weld. http://www.ssr-wheels.com/technology/

my vienna dish's are the same way.

under 3pc wheel it doesnt say anything about them being welded... only both the 2pc and 2pc hybrids mention anything about welding.

there is no way sp1's are welded.

[Ed6_Civ]

there is no way sp1's are welded.

http://www.ssr-wheels.com/wheels/sp1_17181920.asp

just hover your mouse on the 3pc logo above the wheel image.



same goes for any of they're 3pc designed wheels. depending if the face is top mounted, the face may be removable.

[Strawhat]

SSR Wheels are 3-piece wheels,
BUT they are also welded, I used to own a set, as it says in the add above this post.

[KarlSpackler]

SSR Wheels are 3-piece wheels,
BUT they are also welded, I used to own a set, as it says in the add above this post.

That is contradictory........... the center cap doesnt count as a 3rd piece.

If you cant split the rim halves and face, they arent 3 piece