[charpour]

Hi,

Today I've ordered a torque wrench (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290847424907) that will help me apply the proper pressure when removing/putting back my car's wheels.

Any ideas what kind of socket I need for that particular torque wrench (drive: 1/2")? Any ebay links would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

[cryptocar]

Originally Posted by charpour

Hi,

Today I've ordered a torque wrench (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290847424907) that will help me apply the proper pressure when removing/putting back my car's wheels.

Any ideas what kind of socket I need for that particular torque wrench (drive: 1/2")? Any ebay links would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

I use BMS's 17mm protective sockets to remove and torque my wheel bolts.

17mm Protective Rim Wheel Saver Socket for BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Mini Cooper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QF72GYA..._EMH0wb3ZGBSQ7

You can also buy on their site
https://www.burgertuning.com

[charpour]

Originally Posted by cryptocar

I use BMS's 17mm protective sockets to remove and torque my wheel bolts.

17mm Protective Rim Wheel Saver Socket for BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Mini Cooper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QF72GYA..._EMH0wb3ZGBSQ7

You can also buy on their site
https://www.burgertuning.com

Thank you, that helps!

Which tool you use when removing the bolts using this, the torque wrench?

[cryptocar]

Originally Posted by charpour

Thank you, that helps!

Which tool you use when removing the bolts using this, the torque wrench?

No, torque wrenches should really only be used to tighten, you can screw up the calibration or break it trying to break a bolt loose.
I use an impact wrench to remove my wheel bolts, since most of the shops I go to, especially BMW dealers, like to torque the hell out of my wheel bolts with an impact wrench. Last time i got my car back from the dealer my bolts were torqued to 700+ ftlbs, spec is 103 ft lbs.
I use my air tools to remove and start to install bolts, but tighten them down entirely to 103 ftlbs with my 1/2" torque wrench.
I keep my 1/2" torque wrench with one BMS wheel saver in my trunk just in case, and have another BMS wheel saver I use with my air tools.

[charpour]

Originally Posted by cryptocar

No, torque wrenches should really only be used to tighten, you can screw up the calibration or break it trying to break a bolt loose.
I use an impact wrench to remove my wheel bolts, since most of the shops I go to, especially BMW dealers, like to torque the hell out of my wheel bolts with an impact wrench. Last time i got my car back from the dealer my bolts were torqued to 700+ ftlbs, spec is 103 ft lbs.
I use my air tools to remove and start to install bolts, but tighten them down entirely to 103 ftlbs with my 1/2" torque wrench.
I keep my 1/2" torque wrench with one BMS wheel saver in my trunk just in case, and have another BMS wheel saver I use with my air tools.

Right, I thought that using the torque wrench wouldn't be a good idea that's why I asked.

700+ ftlbs that's crazy. I'd never let them do that, would prefer to do it myself.

I've just ordered something similar to the BMS wheel saver http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381488416467 Dispatch is cheaper. Hopefully the quality is similar.

Thanks

[charpour]

By the way, would something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-Drive-...MAAOSwll1WxBNW be a good option for bolt removal using the saver socket?

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by charpour

By the way, would something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-Drive-...MAAOSwll1WxBNW be a good option for bolt removal using the saver socket?

You're better off with a socket wrench that allows a piece of 1/2"/12mm ID cast iron pipe to slide over the handle in case you need extra leverage.

[cryptocar]

Originally Posted by charpour

By the way, would something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-Drive-...MAAOSwll1WxBNW be a good option for bolt removal using the saver socket?

A 1/2" drive ratcheting breaker bar 36-48" will be able to bust most bolts pretty easily. It's my backup for my air tools.

You'd struggle with that tool to break bolts tightened by power tools which basically all shops do.