Center lock wheels
#16
05-27-2013, 08:52 PM
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LI, New York
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Just figure that strange town no p car dealer I can have the tools for a tire shop to help me. I have wheel and tire insurance but my rims are perfect and if I road trip I feel better having the tools. For playing in the neighborhood no big deal.
The Torque wrench probably will when out of the carrying case but I have always carried it in the back seat in its case. I only carry it to DEs though. Without a carry spare tire option what would be the point otherwise unless you are transporting it somewhere?
With a flat tire you have two realistic options:
1. Goo and go
2. Tow
Unrealistic options
1. Take the wheel off and leave your car on the side of the road.
Walt
With a flat tire you have two realistic options:
1. Goo and go
2. Tow
Unrealistic options
1. Take the wheel off and leave your car on the side of the road.
Walt
#18
05-28-2013, 04:46 AM
There is a third option if you get a flat due to a nail or screw. You can put in a temporary plug using a $12.00 tire repair kit to get you to the nearest Porsche dealer/ indie shop to properly repair it with a patch on the inside or replace the tire.
#20
05-28-2013, 02:14 PM
The owner's manual also lists an emergency procedure that can be used if no massive torque wrench is available. So, if you kept a breaker bar in the car, you could get by until you can get to a dealer.
I know several people who have broken the collapsible Porsche breaker bar. I would consider it for emergency use only. It may get you out of a jam in the middle of nowhere. Or it may break and make things worse. I guess the Germans misunderstood 'breaker' bar.
I know several people who have broken the collapsible Porsche breaker bar. I would consider it for emergency use only. It may get you out of a jam in the middle of nowhere. Or it may break and make things worse. I guess the Germans misunderstood 'breaker' bar.
#21
05-28-2013, 04:59 PM
I'm selling my breaker bar and torque wrench for $450 shipped. Jump on it, its a damn good deal:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ck-wheels.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ck-wheels.html
#22
05-28-2013, 07:27 PM
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Center lock wheels are easy to take on and off and are really no big deal. You do have to invest in the correct tools and understand the correct procedure but once you have both it's really not bad at all.
Also, you don't have to have someone step on the brakes for you although that is one method. The other is a simply using a brake pedal depressor.
I've taken mine off numerous times and like I said it's no big deal unless of course you are a woman or 100 Lb. man in which case the torque required would be tough to achieve.
I would also not recommend a torque multiplier since the accuracy can be off as much as 10%.
If you still have questions about procedure simply ask to watch the process at your local Porsche dealer. They do them day in and day out.
Walt
Center lock wheels are easy to take on and off and are really no big deal. You do have to invest in the correct tools and understand the correct procedure but once you have both it's really not bad at all.
Also, you don't have to have someone step on the brakes for you although that is one method. The other is a simply using a brake pedal depressor.
I've taken mine off numerous times and like I said it's no big deal unless of course you are a woman or 100 Lb. man in which case the torque required would be tough to achieve.
I would also not recommend a torque multiplier since the accuracy can be off as much as 10%.
If you still have questions about procedure simply ask to watch the process at your local Porsche dealer. They do them day in and day out.
Walt
I have done it several times, it's not hard but it's a pia!
I would carry a plug kit and learn how to use it.
I had to do it with the CLs one time on the way to njmsp, now that was a hassle.
#23
05-28-2013, 08:57 PM
Chris,
Definitely not calling you a woman.
I just took my front wheels off today to take the bumper off and was trying to decide if it was a PIA or not. Not question the tools are expensive and the Optimoly is a real PIA if you get that stuff on anything, but I guess I have taken them off so often I don't really mind. I've got a set procedure and can remove them pretty quickly.
I like the look of center locks and prefer them.
To each his own I guess.
Walt
Definitely not calling you a woman.
I just took my front wheels off today to take the bumper off and was trying to decide if it was a PIA or not. Not question the tools are expensive and the Optimoly is a real PIA if you get that stuff on anything, but I guess I have taken them off so often I don't really mind. I've got a set procedure and can remove them pretty quickly.
I like the look of center locks and prefer them.
To each his own I guess.
Walt
#25
05-29-2013, 07:37 AM
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LI, New York
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Thanks,
Good Idea...Will add flashlight, pliers, gloves and a small compresser to the list. I sure hope I can fit come clothes in the Frunk with the CL weel Kit, and associated items.
Good Idea...Will add flashlight, pliers, gloves and a small compresser to the list. I sure hope I can fit come clothes in the Frunk with the CL weel Kit, and associated items.
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