KBS911

Now that I have the tools, torque wrench, breaker bar, paint can opener to remove the caps, brake depressor bar so I don't have to have the wife come put her foot on the brake, it's great. I love them.

Don't forget the optimoly grease to lube the nuts. Tha's important.

unclejosh

KBS911

Thanks for the share.

Here is another link for those guys goin racin

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...read-this.html

kyrocks

My nuts came lubed.

gravedgr

I haven't taken a wheel off a car in over 10 years. This is such a non-issue for most people.

cgfen

or you could use this..................

good for up to 600 ft/lbs
but
hard to transport

unclejosh

I have these two items - all ya need:

Tooltopia.com: Precision Instruments (PREC4D600F) torque wrench

Porsche collapsible breaker bar from Sunset Porsche.

Mike in CA

Even if you're not someone like me who has had wheels off a few hundred times in the last 10 years for driving events, maintenance, cleaning, etc. there's the already thorny issue of flat tires on these cars. It's bad enough that you might be stuck somewhere without a spare, but not having a way to get your own wheel off just compounds the potential problems. If I had CL's I would definitely want the tools to remove them myself; all due respect but it's not a "non-issue" IMHO.

mdrums

I watched some Center Lock wheels changes this weekend druing the DE at Sebring. They are super simple to do...and no real big deal. Yes you need the big long torque wrench but they are fast and simple...just different than 5 lug, nothing scarey about them.

daveo4porsche

this posting is to help others who follow me - I am about to acquire the PITA Center Lock wheels (I thankfully avoided the PITA PCCB's). I have been researching the tools required to swap centerlock wheels and found it difficult to get a concise inventory of exactly what you would need to order. This posting will be that concise inventory - many many thanks to the multiple postings that lead me to this list - but the information is spread across multiple postings.

I put this list together for the internet junkie that doesn't want to talk to anyone on the phone and actually visit a website and place an order. NOTE: there are substitutes for most of this stuff, but over all this is a pretty good list IMHO for one stop shopping. All of these parts are reasonably standard and available from many places - however not all places have online ordering for the 3 am shopping spree - now you have a complete list to build your very own Porsche PITA Centerlock DYI Wheel Removal Kit (PPITACLDYIWRK)…

It turns out if you want to have tools/parts/supplies "on-hand" to deal with Porsche Centerlock wheels you could need up-to all of the following parts. This list should be useful for the DYI, track-person, or OCD person looking to have all the tools/parts "on-hand" if want to take your Porsche Centerlock wheels to a random tire shop or have the tools on-hand to change wheels at the track or in your own garage.

Tool List

1. High powered torque wrench (at least 444 ft/lbs capacity)
   source: Tool Topia
   model: Precision Instruments (PREC4D600F)
   cost: $325.00
   link: http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
   Center Lock Retractable Breaker Bar
   source: Suncoast Parts and Accessories
   model: 36116100
   cost: $295.00
   link: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...TSCENTERLOCKac
2. Lube/Paste for the wheel change
   source: Gaudin Jaguar Parts (they do porsche also)
   part number: Optimol Paste TA (P/N 000 043 020 00)
   cost: $20.69/tube
   link: http://www.Gaudinjaguarparts.com/par...&siteid=214626 - search for part number 000 043 020 00 and select "Porsche" from the pop-up menu.
   NOTES: make sure to read/follow/despair over the following porsche provided instructions for proper torque/set-up for track use: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...read-this.html
3. Brake Pedal Depressor rod
   source: ETool Cart.com
   part: Brake Pedal Depressor LIS21520
   cost: $34.56
   link: http://www.etoolcart.com/brakepedald...rlis21520.aspx
4. Track Jack
   source: Sears
   model: Craftsman 4000lbs. Capacity Aluminum Jack
   cost: $189.00
   link: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...OrderConf&eml=
5. Disposable Gloves to keep your hands "fresh" while you deal with lube-paste from Germany
   source: Amazon
   product: Advanced Tool Design Model ATD-6999 X-Large Blue Powder-Free, Fully Textured Nitrile Gloves, 100/box
   cost: $11.52
   link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M5ZWTM

Total Cost w/Tax + Shipping is: $1025.33 - it can probably be done for less - but this is essentially the "kit" you'll need to DYI your very own centerlock wheels. I love owning my porsche, it's my bank that doesn't like it.

Other things to consider:
Centerlock Tiedown converter - great for those that trailer their car.
Wheel Guide for mounting wheels easily - apparently a must have for PCCB owners.
Discussion of both can be found here: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...-diy-guys.html

anyways I hope this helps - I'm sure the internet will jump in and correct any mistakes but this is the list of parts I've obtained and use for my car.