Center lock wheels
10-20-2018, 04:15 PM
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Center lock wheels
I am now the happy owner of a 2018 GTS. My old car did not have center lock wheels and my new baby does. I am looking for a wrench to get the wheels on and off and torqued. Also does any one have a set of wheels for sale and can I ask for any pointers on these wheels. Thanks everyone for your help.
10-20-2018, 04:36 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
I use Precision Instruments C4D600F wrench. It works fine. I also am using Irwin (or any other brand) quick one-handed grip with long bar for pressing the brake pedal while working on front wheels. I also suggest to use a centerlock wheel guide tool to prevent scuffs.
10-20-2018, 04:39 PM
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Nordschleife Master
10-20-2018, 04:41 PM
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Nordschleife Master
Also, this is pretty much the bible on how to remove and replace Porsche center lock wheels
10-20-2018, 08:46 PM
#5
Make sure you use a wheel cleaner that is pretty gentle. I'm sure others can recommend different brands. The center lock nuts tend to discolor with harsh cleaners. I used Sonax and now have lovely mid-gray center lock nuts.
10-20-2018, 09:50 PM
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10-21-2018, 03:48 AM
#7
a bit too late, but I find P21s works great and doesn’t discolour the locks.
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10-21-2018, 09:17 AM
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Rocky Mountain High
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My contribution to this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-turb...oto-heavy.html
Once you get used to it, you’ll find wheel changes to be quite easy.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-turb...oto-heavy.html
Once you get used to it, you’ll find wheel changes to be quite easy.
10-21-2018, 09:28 AM
#9
Nordschleife Master
When washing wheels, put a sandwich baggie secured with a rubber band over the nut to prevent wheel cleaner from discoloring it.
10-21-2018, 09:33 AM
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Rocky Mountain High
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I use soap and water on my wheels, and I have no problems with the centerlock nuts discoloring.
I believe that I saw something here on Rennlist about using olive oil to restore discolored centerlock nuts.
I believe that I saw something here on Rennlist about using olive oil to restore discolored centerlock nuts.
10-21-2018, 11:23 AM
#12
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Pain in the *** to keep clean. But once clean they look great.
10-23-2018, 02:36 PM
#13
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Brilliant - thanks! I'm going to start doing that. Been looking for a way to keep the chemicals off the centerlock nut. Mine are definitely starting to grey.
10-23-2018, 03:32 PM
#15
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only if you get lucky, and the chances are about the same was winning the lottery