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Old 05-01-2011, 11:04 PM
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Default Center Lock Wheels

I have read so many threads about people complaining about the center lock wheels, what a pain they are, that I have been postponing doing my own wheel swap and brake inspection.

This weekend I pull my wheels off my 11 GT3 RS for the first time. I believe I followed the right procedure by leaving the car in the air while I torqued each wheel to the new track spec of 444 ft lbs. I used the truck brake pedal tool and it was a one man job. Probably took 30 to 40 minutes because I took my time and did one wheel at a time. There was adequate grease on the hub. I made sure the wheel was seated against the hub before torquing in the air. I used the mac tools 4 to 1 torque multiplier and a regular mac tools torque wrench set at 120 lbs because the multiplier info states there could be a 10% to 20% variation.

It was a no brainer. What did I miss?

I do have one question, what jack are most of you using? My car is set at the euro ride height with 18 inch GMG wheels so it sits a bit low and it was a strain to lift the car to slip the jack underneath it, again, one man show.

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Old 05-01-2011, 11:17 PM
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BTW I love this new forum.

Thanks guys
This means a lot coming from one of our members, thank you!

As for the jack, I use regular $100 small, light jack sold at every store, but my car is not as low as yours most likely, and it fits with only 5-10 mm clearance. I would imagine you may need to use some wood pieces to put the car one first, or race pads to roll onto first.

On the question of "what did I miss?" Just because you don't mention it:
  • making sure the center lock gears are flush with the wheel center gears.
  • Once you torque the wheels while they are in the air, for tracking purposes, you should do the follow up: bring the car onto the floor, slightly loosen the nut, then retorque to spec.
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Old 05-02-2011, 12:51 AM
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jack: ac hydraulic

usually wheel change is not hard. but if you do it 3x a day trying to maximum tire performance, it's too slow b/c it does'nt allow u to use impact gun.
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Old 05-02-2011, 06:58 PM
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Default Re: Center Lock Wheels

Tire rack low profile. Works great
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Old 05-02-2011, 07:19 PM
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You mean this one?
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=67

It does not say low profile? is 3.5" low enough for our cars?
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Default Re: Center Lock Wheels

I am looking for a aluminum jack for car......have AC for garage

Any reccomendations I will buy it now

Nice but expensive

http://www.asedeals.com/zinko_alumin...ing_jacks.html

Centerlock is no big deal, just different
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Old 05-03-2011, 06:31 PM
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I am looking for a aluminum jack for car......have AC for garage

Any reccomendations I will buy it now

Nice but expensive

http://www.asedeals.com/zinko_alumin...ing_jacks.html

Centerlock is no big deal, just different
Wow those are nice but pricey. I have a nice craftsman that I think is about 3 inches in height for about 200 bucks. That extra 3/4 inch lower would work great. I think I will look into that and then put the craftsman in the trailer.

Again thanks for the great info.
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Woww, one of the most expensive ones I have seen thus far. But think about it, I use my jacks on average 6-8 years, so yearly cost is minimal. Would I pay it then? Nope
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Default Re: Center Lock Wheels

Bought this one http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3500_200313500

Cheap and goes down to 3.25"
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