Dumb question, my first GT3

Can any tries installer install tries on the center lock wheels? OR do I have to go to a Porsche dealer to get the torque correct?

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take the wheels on and off yourself or dealer.
regular installer will not get it right.

once wheels are off, the tire mounting and balancing machine will work with CL WHEELS like any other wheels.

if you dont have jack stands and jacks to remove wheels yourself,, drive it to dealer and let them do it.

 

Bridgestone rep addressing a Porsche car club group said to only let the dealer handle the center locks. I also didn't know that the valve stem, TPMS, requires special torque tool and attention. Tire dealers do not receive any training with these specialized applications.

 

The TPMS valve and sensors are not unique to Porsche. A "qualified" tire shop should have all the tools. There is a torque tool for the core in the valve, and a torque tool to fasten the valve to the sensor, and for the aluminum valves there is a torque tool for the nut to bolt the valve to the wheel.

 

I assume the valves don't have to be touched for a tire swap?

 

recommended core and grommet replacement when tire is removed.
I would think it is just done as precautionary to prevent leaks and have to take tire off again.
If it was me...don't mess with it if it is not a problem change at every second set of tires. Run nitrogen too.
http://dillaircontrols.com/dill/tpms...che--911--2014

 

Sound complicated, I will just leave it to the dealer...

 

something goes wrong after dealer install...you are covered. Use another shop and anything happens is on you and your wallet.

 

Surprised by all of the dealer recommendations after all of the threads of things dealers missed in PDIs, squeaking brakes etc...

I buy my car off my dealer and that's about it, everything else I either do myself or get done by a shop I work with. My car goes in Monday for a 5 day new car prep, clear bra, winter wheel set, radar system, detail and most importantly a double check of the car to make sure the factory/dealer didn't miss anything.

I'll also get them to look at harness sub bar mounting and options to cut a slot in the passenger seat shell while it's there.

 

No surprise. Some dealers are good, some aren't.....

 

I once needed a tire replaced on a Sunday, when I had the C4S. I took the car to the few tire shops that were open then. None had the right tire size in stock, and two of them said that even if they did, they would be uncomfortable replacing the tires on that size wheel because the wheel would likely be scratched. Also, the side walls on the PSC2 are very firm and installing them is not easy. Even if the CL is not an issue, I personally would not trust anyone but the dealer (or a race shop at a track) replacing my tires.

 

America's Tire changed out all my tires. New valve stems and washers replaced and torqued to Porsche specifications, and new tires carefully mounted to avoid scratching the rims.

Two track days later.....the tires are still on and no air leaks. And the CLs are still torqued to Porsche specifications in my garage.:-)

I'll try it again after two more track days on the tires and report back again.

 

those need no special tools. if your tire shop can't even do that. you should get a new shop.

 

Buy the proper TQ wrench? most shoppes will not have one.
Otherwise if the shop can handle 20 inch rims then your good to go.