Wheel Removal Tool

j3ggo · 15-09-2019, 11:18 AM

Are these worth having?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-VW-M1...YAAOSwmftc-OZl

Andyblue · 15-09-2019, 11:25 AM

Looks like a tool to aid lining / fitting the wheel rather than removing to me ?

Depending on size of wheels / tyre, yes can see benefits from one if you struggled to line up bolt holes... not used one, but only thing I can think could be an issue is lifting / placing wheel over it to slide down - obviously weight depending...

wayne451 · 15-09-2019, 11:37 AM

You could still very easily catch the barrel of your wheels on your brake callipers if using one of those so they strike me as pointless.

JB052 · 15-09-2019, 11:58 AM

As Andy has suggested, usually for fitting large heavy wheels which are secured by bolts rather than studs. Often used in the trade, and very useful.

Derek-Eddleston · 15-09-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by j3ggo

Are these worth having?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-VW-M1...YAAOSwmftc-OZl

The answer is a definite yes and they come as standard in Mercedes tool kits. Don't just use one, use two because that will prevent the front (free spinning) wheels from moving out of alignment and with cars fitted with very large discs, the use of just one can easily cause the barrel and the disc to hit each other. Even on the back wheels on an automatic, the chances of finding the upper wheel bolt is at TDC is pretty slim so using two of these pins lets you control the removal/refitting of alloy wheels without risk of damage. It is one of lifes no-brainers.
Derek.

Derek-Eddleston · 15-09-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne451

You could still very easily catch the barrel of your wheels on your brake callipers if using one of those so they strike me as pointless.

Don't just use one then !

Derek.

Andy from Sandy · 15-09-2019, 02:36 PM

I saw something very similar being used on a Porsche. That person put two rods in so wheel had to line up square coming off and going back on.

Remove two wheel bolts and put two rods in place then remove the other three bolts - simples!!

camerashy · 15-09-2019, 09:43 PM

^^^^^agree very handy and useful.
I have one with my Audi but it’s plastic.

The Cueball · 16-09-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by camerashy

^^^^^agree very handy and useful.
I have one with my Audi but it’s plastic.

Yup, plastic Audi one here too... not sure I would be happy using a metal one with my alloys... ETTO...

Derek-Eddleston · 16-09-2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cueball

Yup, plastic Audi one here too... not sure I would be happy using a metal one with my alloys... ETTO...

When I see the pins with the knurling pattern I think the same but all of mine are plain with the exception of some that have a small hole in the outer end so that you can undo them with a screwdriver.
I can see the logic of using plastic but cold weather can make it brittle as some of the posters on Audi forums have found out.
Derek.

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15-09-2019, 11:25 AM	#2
Andyblue Distinguished Detailer Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Not where I should be :) Posts: 9,334 Thanks: 3,962 Thanked 5,499 Times in 4,355 Posts	Looks like a tool to aid lining / fitting the wheel rather than removing to me ? Depending on size of wheels / tyre, yes can see benefits from one if you struggled to line up bolt holes... not used one, but only thing I can think could be an issue is lifting / placing wheel over it to slide down - obviously weight depending...

15-09-2019, 11:37 AM	#3
wayne451 OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Stockport Posts: 942 Thanks: 436 Thanked 786 Times in 501 Posts	You could still very easily catch the barrel of your wheels on your brake callipers if using one of those so they strike me as pointless.

15-09-2019, 11:58 AM	#4
JB052 OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 984 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 331 Times in 297 Posts	As Andy has suggested, usually for fitting large heavy wheels which are secured by bolts rather than studs. Often used in the trade, and very useful.

15-09-2019, 02:36 PM	#7
Andy from Sandy OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,178 Thanks: 274 Thanked 1,149 Times in 848 Posts	I saw something very similar being used on a Porsche. That person put two rods in so wheel had to line up square coming off and going back on. Remove two wheel bolts and put two rods in place then remove the other three bolts - simples!!

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