Wheel change helper tool

autoxnyc · 05-09-2011, 03:27 PM

Does E9x M3s come with the little bolt that screws in to help you line up the wheel bolts when you change your wheels? If not does any aftermarket suppliers offer these?

I will be changing the wheels a lot for autox but don't want to go with stud conversion. That tool will come in handy.

TIA!

Radiation Joe · 05-09-2011, 03:45 PM

I don't have experience with them, but several vendors sell them. Be careful. There are two diameters for the tools and some wheels won't clear the larger ones.

drburton · 05-09-2011, 03:58 PM

Buy one wheel stud.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...iew_All/ES185/

LateBraking · 05-09-2011, 04:01 PM

Pyspeed sells RS Technik wheel hangers.

http://www.pyspeed.com/RS-Technik-Wh...p/rst-8101.htm

kitw · 05-09-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drburton

Buy one wheel stud.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...iew_All/ES185/

Maybe this is too anal, but I wouldn't use a wheel stud, since if the wheel slips, you are going to scratch the lug holes. The smoother wheel mounting "tools" are better in that regard... (that said, I don't use either)

ooowowizstev · 05-09-2011, 05:06 PM

Just get a whole stud kit...

takashin · 05-09-2011, 05:32 PM

Older BMWs have a fantastic tool at this:

Basically you stick it in the stud hole, mount your wheel and put a couple of studs on to keep it aligned and then do your torque pattern and remove the tool through the wheel.

tlp · 05-09-2011, 05:39 PM

Reverse Logic Lug Bolt Guide

disapr · 05-09-2011, 05:57 PM

tlp - That looks like the ticket... I'm going to order one, thanks!

gthal · 05-09-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disapr

tlp - That looks like the ticket... I'm going to order one, thanks!

I did too... plus the jack adapter. I used an improvised adapter but don't like it or trust it.

tlp · 05-09-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disapr

tlp - That looks like the ticket... I'm going to order one, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gthal

I did too... plus the jack adapter. I used an improvised adapter but don't like it or trust it.

I have both wheel guide in SS and the jack adapter from reverselogic. I haven't been able to use them yet but they appear to be nice and very well made. Order the cheaper blems, they really aren't blemished at all. Mine arrived perfect.

ThunderMoose · 05-09-2011, 06:38 PM

I have this:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Wheel_Hanger/ES5965/

may be cheaper ones, but this sucker has been a god send

disapr · 05-09-2011, 09:27 PM

I have this jack adapter
http://burgertuning.com/BMW_jack_pad_adapter.html

This thing is sweet!

aus · 05-09-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LateBraking

Pyspeed sells RS Technik wheel hangers.

http://www.pyspeed.com/RS-Technik-Wh...p/rst-8101.htm

That unit diameter is larger than the BMW bolt diameter so some wheels don't fit... like the RAC wheel.

.

ThunderMoose · 05-09-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disapr

I have this jack adapter
http://burgertuning.com/BMW_jack_pad_adapter.html

This thing is sweet!

I have the ECS version - they are very nice!

**ben@tirerack** · 05-10-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphamarquis

Older BMWs have a fantastic tool at this:

Basically you stick it in the stud hole, mount your wheel and put a couple of studs on to keep it aligned and then do your torque pattern and remove the tool through the wheel.

That thing is great. Had that on my E36 and E38, such a handy little piece in the trunk-mounted toolkit.

05-09-2011, 03:27 PM	#1
autoxnyc New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Forest Hills, NY iTrader: (1)	Wheel change helper tool Does E9x M3s come with the little bolt that screws in to help you line up the wheel bolts when you change your wheels? If not does any aftermarket suppliers offer these? I will be changing the wheels a lot for autox but don't want to go with stud conversion. That tool will come in handy. TIA!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-09-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	I don't have experience with them, but several vendors sell them. Be careful. There are two diameters for the tools and some wheels won't clear the larger ones. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now. Why, yes. I am an abrasive bastard.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 03:58 PM	#3
drburton Lieutenant 116 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	Buy one wheel stud. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...iew_All/ES185/
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
LateBraking Brigadier General 326 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	Pyspeed sells RS Technik wheel hangers. http://www.pyspeed.com/RS-Technik-Wh...p/rst-8101.htm
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 05:06 PM	#6
ooowowizstev Brigadier General 141 Rep 4,903 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Irvine iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	Just get a whole stud kit... __________________ '08 E92 ///M3 - AW/BLK/CF, M-DCT, 19's H&R, Vorsteiner, Eisenmann, BMC, BBS More to come...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 05:32 PM	#7
takashin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '17 YMB F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Older BMWs have a fantastic tool at this: Basically you stick it in the stud hole, mount your wheel and put a couple of studs on to keep it aligned and then do your torque pattern and remove the tool through the wheel.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
tlp Colonel 276 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas/SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List SOLD 2011 BMW e92 M3 [9.10]	Reverse Logic Lug Bolt Guide __________________ 991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP\|ZCV\|ZP2\|2MK\|494\|415\|6NR\|752
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
disapr drop a gear and... 79 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	tlp - That looks like the ticket... I'm going to order one, thanks! __________________ WTB - 2006/05 ZCP 6MT M3 w/ under 85k (Link to WTB)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 06:38 PM	#12
ThunderMoose Lieutenant Colonel 746 Rep 1,848 Posts Drives: PY E46 M3 and SG E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: League City, TX iTrader: (0)	I have this: http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Wheel_Hanger/ES5965/ may be cheaper ones, but this sucker has been a god send
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-09-2011, 09:27 PM	#13
disapr drop a gear and... 79 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	I have this jack adapter http://burgertuning.com/BMW_jack_pad_adapter.html This thing is sweet! __________________ WTB - 2006/05 ZCP 6MT M3 w/ under 85k (Link to WTB)
	Appreciate 0 Quote