Changing wheels

Cool_Username

If I'm understanding what you're talking about here - swapping all the cars wheels around, then I've done that once or twice.

Just a matter of jacking the car a hell of a lot of times and using the spare a few times in place of whichever wheel is missing.

For example:

Jack the front of the car.
Front wheel off, spare wheel on.
Lower the car.
Jack the rear of the car.
Rear wheel off, front wheel on.
Lower the car.
Jack the front of the car.
Spare wheel off, rear wheel on.
Etc...

Long winded way to do it but the only way with a standard car jack.

Cool_Username

Officer_Dibble wrote: »

I don't think you are. The clue was on the first line of his first post.

Okay put your handbag down babes!

Hintza

gaz_jones wrote: »

E2A: There's nothing I need to worry about after chaning all 4 wheels is there?

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

I have just bpught a set of 16" wheels to replace a set of 17" and you do need to do a bit of research and understand the effects it will have (on speedometer readings etc).

I assume your wheels will be the same size? But what about the profile

shown73

If you trawl through the tyresave.co.uk website there is an easy calculator which will tell you what equivalent size you need in order to keep the same radius, thus not affecting speedo readings, fuel consumption, etc., and also what offset and pcd you need, thus avoiding expensive !!!!-ups.

C_Mababejive

It depends what type of jack you are using. I would be happy using a trolly jack on flat/solid ground for wheel swaps but anything more,i'd pick it up on the trolly jack then slide an axle stand under and gently rest the car on it as a safety measure. I wouldnt use one of those crummy scissor jacks or similar,as supplied with car. They are rubbish.

gaz_jones

0002yasbE wrote: »

If you got a puncture and changed the wheel would you be worrying about this? No.

If you then got a second puncture and changed the wheel..... you can see where I'm going;).

The jack supplied with the car is designed for wheel changing. That is what you are going to do. No problem. Just don't ever (ever ever ever) get under a car that isn't on stands.

That's why I was so confused when the guy said it to me. I gave the exact same scenario as you but he was adement(sp?) I needed axle stands.


I've done it now Nice and easy. But, my jack I bought last year was too tall to fit under the damn car Had to use the one out the boot Took ages.


Here's a before and after shot for anyone thats interested

motorguy

da1seggy wrote: »

I agree however, if the car does drop & you're alone, how are you going to pick it up to get it back on the jack?

I think if you're at home, use one to be on the safe/convenient side. If you get a flat on the road, that's just one of those things

Jack it back up again?

emmell

I think it is advisable, after you have done a few miles, to check your nuts (if you know what I mean) make sure they haven't worn a bit loose. If you have replacement alloys fitted professionally they advise you to go back but I can't remember how many miles are recommended.
ML.

creased-leach

Have a look for uneven wear on the old tyres. If there's any sign of it, now would be a good time to check your tracking so as not to ruin your new ones.

DaveMacD

Usually you're told to recheck the wheel nuts after 50 miles. Personally (since I had it happen to me a lot sooner than 50 miles) I would check after about 10, if I thought there was anything wrong. And I now ALWAYS go round and check them one last time before putting the kit away.

Take it from me, there is nothing funny about your wheel coming off when you're driving:eek:

On the upside, it was easy to get the car onto the jack even though it was only on 3 wheels at the time