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Removing wheels without damage advice
« on: November 14, 2013, 06:21:21 pm »
Just hoping some of you might have some tips on how to take wheels off and re-fit without damaging the alloys. When I have had them off in the past I found it very easy to gouge the inner edges of the bolt holes with the wrench. Is there something easy I can do to prevent it? Would it be better if I bought a different wrench rather than the one supplied with the car?
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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2013, 06:24:02 pm »

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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2013, 06:25:04 pm »
Just wrap a bit of tape around your socket  :happy2:

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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2013, 06:31:15 pm »
I've had no issues with a Teng Tools socket. Wouldn't go near them with the supplied wrench though.

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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2013, 06:34:36 pm »
For removing and refitting the wheels - Merc supply a guide pin to assist their high end customers in the spare wheel kit.

It's about twice the length of a normal wheel stud but is missing the nut head and has a knurled section at the start.

I've always meant to get one as it makes removal and refitting trouble free!

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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2013, 06:40:07 pm »
I use these sockets at work with no issues at all

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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2013, 07:00:43 pm »
I use these sockets at work with no issues at all


That's what I use


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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2013, 08:29:00 pm »
Me too :happy2:
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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2013, 04:09:14 pm »
Cheers guys, I knew I could rely on you to sort me out  :happy2:  Guess I'll get me one of those sockets then as they are well tried and tested!
Any recommendations on a decent wrench to get for a fairly low price? Not going to be using it that often, but it obviously needs to be up to the job.
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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2013, 05:02:46 pm »
Just wrap a bit of tape around your socket  :happy2:

+1

I have tape around the end of my supplied wrench for the rare occasions that I need to use it.

I tend to use a standard Bahco socket set and take extra care. The pointy edges on the standard wrench are a bit lethal.
 
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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2013, 06:21:31 pm »
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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2013, 06:32:20 pm »
If it is just for removing wheels something like this is ideal http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Telescopic-Wheel-Brace-Tyre-Nut-Opener-Dual-Socket-17-19-Wrench-for-Van-Car-/331056661822?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d1483c53e



I have a couple of them (one in each car) picked them up at lidl for about £3.99 each


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Re: Removing wheels without damage advice
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2013, 06:43:07 pm »
If it is just for removing wheels something like this is ideal http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Telescopic-Wheel-Brace-Tyre-Nut-Opener-Dual-Socket-17-19-Wrench-for-Van-Car-/331056661822?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d1483c53e



Cheers for the links Baz, that should sort me out  :happy2:

Just the first ones I found on eBay so not recommending any of them

I personally use a torque wrench but I wouldn't recommend spending £70 on one if it's just to be used for changing wheels now and again