MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: homesqueeze on November 14, 2013, 06:21:21 pm
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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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You get sockets in halfords with rubber round them to stop damaging the wheels
Like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-SX03017-Alloy-Wheel-Impact-Socket-17mm-1-2-Sq-Drive-/140727294434?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20c40019e2
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Just wrap a bit of tape around your socket :happy2:
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I've had no issues with a Teng Tools socket. Wouldn't go near them with the supplied wrench though.
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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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I use these sockets at work with no issues at all
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FM303893P01WL.jpg&hash=81adad106e146b53e0ba97fb8d850dd9afa42d21)
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I use these sockets at work with no issues at all
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FM303893P01WL.jpg&hash=81adad106e146b53e0ba97fb8d850dd9afa42d21)
That's what I use
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Me too :happy2:
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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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Just wrap a bit of tape around your socket :happy2:
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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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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
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Me too :happy2:
Me 3. :happy2:
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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:
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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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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
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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
Yeah, no worries, I wouldn't blame you if it broke :laugh:
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Merc supply a guide pin to assist their high end customers in the spare wheel kit.
Erm can you honestly say an high end merc customer will ever change a wheel on his/her car EVER :grin:
I'd be surprised if they know there is a tool kit in the car? or how to access it :happy2: