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robert997

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Am having a spare set of wheels repainted in black, and considering winter tyres on them.

Anyway, I know lots of you get your own wheels on/off at home and I wanted to learn your tips. What do I need to buy and what do you recommend ? Low-nose trolley jack, wheel brace, wheel alignment prongs, special 19mm nut tool, anti-seize paste, torque wrench and so on ???

I can't decide on winter tyres, advice is 50:50 to get them or not. About a grand a set. I've never bothered before, but the normal tyres are pretty rubbish in freezing temps.
 
Winter tyres are superb whent he temperature is below 5'C, trouble is they are pants when the temperature gts much over that too. The British weather just isn't consistent enough in temperature to make a permanent change in tyres for 5 months the right choice. For a daily driver then its probably better to change Dec-Feb, but for a weekend driver i'd say just be choosy which weekends you use it.

Your list of parts is spot on - for occassional use don't get carried away buying the very best jacks and torque wrenches - you can spend a small fortune, just buy something thats more than capable.
 
Rob, as previous post says your list of parts about covers it. However, I use the standard Porsche scissor jack (996 721 211 00 price €135) which obviously has the correct interface with the jacking point but I always back this up with a strategically placed axle stand. I also use the soft socket (9 605 6543 price €25.1)which has a nylon cover that provides some protection for the wheel, it's also a lot easier if you use two of the threaded bolts (999 571 074 30 €5.43) although Porsche only consider it necessary to have two when PCCB are fitted. The prices are exc VAT and are what I paid when I picked up these parts in Germany in 2006). The recommended wheel bolt grease is Optimoly TA but my OPC doesn't stock this so I ordered this from http://www.motobins.co.uk/search.php current price is £6.75 + VAT + postage. Oh yes - almost forgot - the torque wrench, I bought the Draper 3001A which came out top in the Auto Express comparison http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/59647/torque_wrenches.html

Even if you decide not to get the winter tyres being able to take the wheels off means that an annual clean under the arches, the calipers and the inside wheel rims is possible.
 
Rob
Recently bought a set of wheels and winter tyres off ebay for the KN whilst the original set were off to Lepsoms for a refurb (really well done btw). Cost for the wheels and tyres a lot less than new tyres. Much better grip from the winter tyres in the recent cold spell, but not sure what noise levels would be like in the 997 as they are definitely a little noisier in the KN.

So a long winded way of saying maybe try getting a set of winter tyres off ebay.

Peter
 
List of items you posted seems pretty comprehensive. I swap wheels for trackdays. got a (relatively!) light alloy jack and a torque wrench from steve at simplytyres.co.uk. Getting a cheap jack may be okay; especially if used with an axle stand; but definitely not a cheap torque wrench. You need to know those bolts are tightened to the correct setting, so one that may not be as well made and could need recalibrating is not worth the risk. I believe every torque wrench should be checked; but who does this?
 
Hi I am getting my wheels painted Basalt Black in the New Year and after that I will be wanting to take them off a lot to clean them. Just want to check what tools I will need in relation to the list printed above " wheel brace, wheel alignment prongs, special 19mm nut tool." Do I need a wheel brace or can I just use my torque wrench to do/undo the nuts. Do you need to use the wheel alignment prongs that screw in as they do not come in the tool box in the car. Also what is the "special 19mm nut tool"? Is this in the tool box or is this the thing for the lockable wheel nuts.

Finally in of the other posts above is mentioned a "soft socket (9 605 6543 price €25.1)" Can I ask what the numbers mean, is this what I give to a PC to get the right equipment or can I do it on-line? Will this soft socket protect the wheel nuts as I am getting mine sprayed black to match the wheels and don't want them chipped?

Any help at this festive time would be greatly appreciated.
 
ORIGINAL: 997London

Hi I am getting my wheels painted Basalt Black in the New Year and after that I will be wanting to take them off a lot to clean them. Just want to check what tools I will need in relation to the list printed above " wheel brace, wheel alignment prongs, special 19mm nut tool." Do I need a wheel brace or can I just use my torque wrench to do/undo the nuts. Do you need to use the wheel alignment prongs that screw in as they do not come in the tool box in the car. Also what is the "special 19mm nut tool"? Is this in the tool box or is this the thing for the lockable wheel nuts.

Finally in of the other posts above is mentioned a "soft socket (9 605 6543 price €25.1)" Can I ask what the numbers mean, is this what I give to a PC to get the right equipment or can I do it on-line? Will this soft socket protect the wheel nuts as I am getting mine sprayed black to match the wheels and don't want them chipped?

Any help at this festive time would be greatly appreciated.
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You can use your torque wrench but I tend to use a normal long-handled socket wrench for removal and restrict the use of the torque wrench for fastening. I wouldn't recommend trying to remove or fit wheels without the threaded bolts and as these are cheap I'd get two, the rear wheels are quite heavy and having two makes alignment that much easier. The soft socket is not essential (and is not in the tool box) but it does offer some protection to the alloys but not the bolts -it's basically a long socket with an outer covering of nylon. The numbers are the Porsche part numbers, I'm reasonably sure they are correct but check the item descriptions with your OPC I wouldn't want to be responsible for you inadvertantly ordering a GT2.
 
That was quick, thanks for your info. Will get on to PC Hatfield tomorrow for the fitting bolts and plastic socket. Do you think they will have them in stock or can you order off internet?

What about the "special 19inch nut tool" what is that? sounds painful.

 
ORIGINAL: 997London

That was quick, thanks for your info. Will get on to PC Hatfield tomorrow for the fitting bolts and plastic socket. Do you think they will have them in stock or can you order off internet?

What about the "special 19inch nut tool" what is that? sounds painful.
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19mm is the distance across the flats of the wheel bolts so I think the special 19mm (not inch) nut tool is just another term for the soft socket; BTW this is a metal socket it's just sheathed in nylon. Sorry but I can't help re the best way of sourcing these parts you'll just have to ring and google. I've heard of potential problems with corroded threads so don't forget the Optimoly, but take care not to get any grease on the domed wheel/bolt interface; see the handbook for full instructions.
 
Thanks for the help. But when I tried to get the nylon socket even with the part number you gave me my OPC could not find it.

But found another one on-line that is nylon on inside and outside as well, so is even better as protects both wheel and nut. So bought that instead.
 
Have had my wheels refurbed, painted, and fitted with new Michelins - this will be the subject of a separate article and offer in the new year. Meantime, got my Optimoly (thanks Allan) and other bits, and will have them on for our cruise next Tuesday, when you can give me your verdict !



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I am due to get my wheels done exactly like this next week and new tyres fitted. Should I wait for your article and details of your offer, or can yoy give me a heads up on what it entails?
 
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