Changing wheels this weekend.

cooltoy

I will be changing over to my new rims this weekend.

I assume the answer is yes, but I just wanted to check that the stock jack and tire iron are sufficient to perform the job?

I will try to get a torque wrench, but are there any other tools I would need to make the job easier. Any gremlins I should watch out for other then the extra bolt that needs to be removed?

Thank you.

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kenchan

do you have a 17mm deep socket? you're going to need that for your aftermarket lugs probably.
and yah, the front rotor will have a small spacer that needs to be removed with a 10mm or
philips head.

and scissors jacks can be used, but make sure you chock a tire with bricks or something if
you dont have wheel chocks.

get yourself some real tools.

kenchan

btw, after you're done and drive 5-10miles, makes sure to go back and retorque the lugs.
chances are they backed out a little bit. i repeat a few times at 85ft/lbs

cooltoy

Ya I know. Since I keep my cars for at least 10 years and I stick with one wheel choice, I have only done this once 10 years ago on the Celica. Luckily Canadian Tire loans tools for free (with a deposit) so a list of things I need is imperative.

17mm deep socket - check.
Brick - check.

Thank you.

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Jet3010

Which wheels are you switching to? Many aftermarket wheels have deep or very thin pockets for the lug nuts and the stock lug wrench will not fit or may scuff up the wheels when used. Also in my experience many aftermarket lug nuts are either 17 or 19mm heads while stock lugs are 21mm head. This is all assuming you are going from stock wheels to aftermarket of course. I would personally invest in a quality reversible torque wrench with extensions and a set of thinwall sockets, they make swapping wheels a breeze. Also don't forget jackstands, even if you are only going to have one wheel in the air at a time you should always have a stand underneath.

cooltoy

So don't let it just sit on the scissor jack - back it up with a jack stand?

I might actually have a couple of those laying around.

PS. Wheel pictured in the sig.

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KaienZ34

Jack stands are a must to be safe.

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ufoz8mycow

I am of the opinion that it's always a good idea to back up any jack with jack stands.. All it takes is an extra 5 seconds for the added peace of mind that your car won't crush your head.

PS Nice wheels!

kenchan

wrap your deep socket with masking tape so that you dont scratch your
wheel lug bores. dont even bother buying those sockets with plastic sleeves.

i have them too, but they are kinda thick for certain wheels, and the sleeve
slips off after some use. masking tape ftw

kenchan

hummm...i dont use jack stands when im just swapping wheels.

since he only has a scissors jack, he wont be able to properly raise the car
and place jackstands under the car safely anyway.

cooltoy

I am soaking in the knowledge.

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cooltoy

I might have one of those hand jacks laying around, Father in law gave me his garage stuff when they moved to a condo.

Might need a puck.

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Zbrah

Is this a serious thread or you're just bragging? Cuz I'm super jealous, I want new wheels

DEpointfive0

Get a real jack. The scissor jack will cause nothing but trouble

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Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from?

cooltoy

Both.

It gives me a smooth segue to post pics after I am done changing the wheels.

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