lowpue

So last weekend I swapped my summer wheels with my winter wheels....man I hate center locks....but I digress....

Well when I was finished the spline spring just did not pop out all the way on the right side of the car like it did on the left side....the right side only came out half the way no matter how many times I jiggled it with my finger...

Left side - spline fully engaged

Right side - spline partially engaged
...so I called my mechanic and he told me to just use the back end of the cap removal tool that has the semi hey shape and stick in the center of the spline and rotate it back and forth...popped right out and fully engaged. So that damn cap removal tool is also a spline engagement tool....just wanted to share since it was not obvious to me.

onfireTTS

Cool !

Randyc151

Yeah, I just use a 1/2" socket extension. That fits in there perfectly - really any 1/2" socket male will work.

Harry Da Hamster

Thanks for the tip. I thought i had to loosen and tighten until it clicked... which was a PITA.

AKSteve

I'm never getting centerlock wheels again if I can help it. I bought my 991 turbo without realizing the added cost and difficulty in changing the wheels out on my own. So now I pay the dealership $150 every fall and again every spring to swap out my summer/winter tires.

lowpue

Totally agree with you...I really don't know why this was consider a good thing other than you can design some really cool wheels. I can swap 5 lug wheels in like 1/5 the time....There is no grease to screw with and I can do by myself. Dred it every season change.

Randyc151

I think I've just gotten used to them. I'd get them again, or 5-lug would be fine too. Once you get about $350 worth of tools and get some good jack skills, it's not that big an ordeal.

AG GTS

Randyc151, what is your list of tools for $350?

Randyc151

Breaker bar: Performance Tool W34122, found it for $49 somewhere
Torque bar: Precision Instruments PREC4D600F, got it on Amazon for $298 a couple of years ago. Looks like it's currently $344

Dennis C

I know that center locks get a bad rap sometimes, but I love them. I find them easier to change than my old 5-lug wheels. Once you have the right tools, it’s not difficult. They look awesome too.

AG GTS

Thank you Randyc151, I only have 600miles on the car so far, I like the looks of the center locks. Will get the tools now so I am ready later

onfireTTS

Here https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...SABEgK4i_D_BwE

mikerosi

Hey guys that things too big it won’t fit in the trunk
Precision makes one that fits in the trunk and so does Hassett
You have to have these tools in the car

2fcknfst

I think this was why someone was suggesting getting a breaker bar with it - my TW is about 4' long and I have to have someone holding the wheel and brakes in order to crack the nut; and even them, I am applying quite a bit of force.

Use anti seize as well - your arms will thanks you.

hcvone

Love my center lock wheels, have them on several of my cars, BUT there is a learning process, and having a lift and the right tools is the key, and having a second person makes it a breeze, doing it myself it take me about he same time as my 5 lug cars, but with a second person it was a 6 minute job yesterday.