Installing winter tires, quick question.

iamcpap · 12-01-2011, 10:41 AM

Gents,

Bought a used winter setup for my 2011 E92 ZCP from a local guy and plan on installing this Saturday. Just wanted to be sure what torque the lugs should be set at. May be a stupid question, but I just wanted to ensure I do it right. I used to just CRANK my winter set onto my Mazdaspeed3 as tight as possible with a tire iron, but I think the M3 deserves a bit better than that.

Thanks guys!
Chris

**ben@tirerack** · 12-01-2011, 11:31 AM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=torque

mmm def · 12-01-2011, 11:32 AM

Yes it does-invest in a torque wrench, you want the lugs to be properly set, also when you tighten go top to bottom or side to side, not around the circle.

iamcpap · 12-01-2011, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the tips guys! Hoping the snow holds off in Chicago 2 days, otherwise I will be driving the 99 Tahoe with the mural on the back.

tlf27 · 12-03-2011, 12:31 PM

If your using a floor jack make sure you have the rectangle adapters for the jack points, otherwise you will damage the plastic

iamcpap · 12-03-2011, 02:12 PM

Rectangle adapters? I definitely do not have those... Damnit...

tlf27 · 12-03-2011, 09:33 PM

I will admit some people on this post don't use the adapter, using a rag, hockey puck, wood, etc... Search the posts for jack adapter and you can follow the discussions

Good Luck

mmm def · 12-04-2011, 09:07 AM

i use a hockey puck, no damage on my 335 & M3.

iamcpap · 12-04-2011, 04:42 PM

I have a floor jack, but didnt have a small block or puck so I just used the BMW jack that the seller included in the sale. It worked fine and I will just use a puck next year or have a block made that fits onto my floor jack.

Took the ZCP wheels to get washed and waxed for the winter and they let one fall on its face. They are claiming they didn't, but I know they did. The owner is reviewing the tapes tomorrow, but still... not thrilled.

Thanks again for all of the input.

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iamcpap Captain 53 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	Installing winter tires, quick question. Gents, Bought a used winter setup for my 2011 E92 ZCP from a local guy and plan on installing this Saturday. Just wanted to be sure what torque the lugs should be set at. May be a stupid question, but I just wanted to ensure I do it right. I used to just CRANK my winter set onto my Mazdaspeed3 as tight as possible with a tire iron, but I think the M3 deserves a bit better than that. Thanks guys! Chris
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mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Yes it does-invest in a torque wrench, you want the lugs to be properly set, also when you tighten go top to bottom or side to side, not around the circle.
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iamcpap Captain 53 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	Thanks for the tips guys! Hoping the snow holds off in Chicago 2 days, otherwise I will be driving the 99 Tahoe with the mural on the back.
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tlf27 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E93 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	floor jack If your using a floor jack make sure you have the rectangle adapters for the jack points, otherwise you will damage the plastic
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iamcpap Captain 53 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	Rectangle adapters? I definitely do not have those... Damnit...
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tlf27 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E93 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I will admit some people on this post don't use the adapter, using a rag, hockey puck, wood, etc... Search the posts for jack adapter and you can follow the discussions Good Luck
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mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i use a hockey puck, no damage on my 335 & M3.
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iamcpap Captain 53 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	I have a floor jack, but didnt have a small block or puck so I just used the BMW jack that the seller included in the sale. It worked fine and I will just use a puck next year or have a block made that fits onto my floor jack. Took the ZCP wheels to get washed and waxed for the winter and they let one fall on its face. They are claiming they didn't, but I know they did. The owner is reviewing the tapes tomorrow, but still... not thrilled. Thanks again for all of the input.
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