DIY Change Wheels
Is there any reason I can't or shouldn't change my own wheels?
I have jack pucks, I have lug rod, I have a jack. I searched but find pages of DIY but didn't see changing your own wheels. I don't have a torque wrench, but I have never used on on any of my other cars. Any tips on changing the wheels? |
I assume you have a different set of wheels?
Do you have the special wheel nut socket? Do you have the wheel guide bar to make sure you can center the wheel when reinstalling? I would get a torque wrench, just to make sure things are tight the proper way. You don't have to worry about it. I let my 13-year old boy do it for me while I listen to him talk about Nissan GTRs and EVOs... |
Get a torque wrench, make sure you torque all the lug nuts to proper spec, rest is straight forward :)
Don't forget to take a moment to clean the barrels of the wheels while you have em off, along with check brake, calipers, etc. |
It's pretty standard. Just use the correct jacking pads to avoid damage. Jack stands are nice. Torque properly.
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Piece of cake if you know how. Disastrous if you screw up as seen on Youtube with wheels coming off .
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All good comments. What size socket do I need? 991.2 C4S
Where do I get the correct torque is correct? |
19mm socket
118 ft/lb as listed in the manual |
OEM lug bolts are 19mm IIRC. There is an anti-theft lug on each wheel, you should find the key for it in one of the compartments in the frunk. Tighten to 118 ft-lb.
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A few tips...
- Wrap some painters tape around the outside barrel of the socket - Pneumatic Impact or Cheap electric impact is helpful to take off the lugs - a light film of anti seize on the wheel/barrel/hub contact points can be helpful - After hand starting the lugs incrementally tighten in a Criss Cross/Diagonal Pattern - Finally Torque to spec in a Criss Cross/Diagonal Pattern |
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Something like that is a good starter project to give you a little confidence and be willing to learn and do more car projects. Get a torque wrench. When not using the torque wrench don't store it at 118 lb setting. Twist it back to the starting point. Better for the wrench long term.
Give it a shot. You can do it. |
And use electrical tape (usually Black) instead of painters tape (usually Blue) to help protect your wheels, or use soft sockets as shown via the URL above.
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Re-torque your wheels after 100 miles.
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Very important. Surprised that no one mentioned it. Get at least 2 wheel hangers. It'll save you a lot of muscle as well as safeguard scratching your brake calipers during dismount as well as mounting the tires.
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Originally Posted by HenryPcar
(Post 15776199)
Very important. Surprised that no one mentioned it. Get at least 2 wheel hangers. It'll save you a lot of muscle as well as safeguard scratching your brake calipers during dismount as well as mounting the tires.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../002840sch01a/ That's the correct part (despite what it says when you punch in 911). There's a cheaper one down the page. But, it sucks. |
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