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I have a slow puncture in one of the rears on the innermost edge. I'm assuming attempting to repair this is not going to be recommended given the potential speeds/loads so have resigned myself to replacing it. I'm assuming the tool used to undo the wheel isn't in widespread use so wonder if there is any alternative to an OPC visit.
BanzaiMan said:
I have a slow puncture in one of the rears on the innermost edge. I'm assuming attempting to repair this is not going to be recommended given the potential speeds/loads so have resigned myself to replacing it. I'm assuming the tool used to undo the wheel isn't in widespread use so wonder if there is any alternative to an OPC visit.
Depends where you live,I live in the cotswolds and I tried everywhere until I gave in and had to go to Tewksbury OPC.If you live in a big city I am sure there will be some who can sort it .
JohnnyUK said:
BanzaiMan said:
Alas, I have fallen at the first hurdle - apparently no Cup2s available 
Have you tried Tyres on the Drive - they have Cup 2s (depending on the size)Melvynr said:
How far in from the shoulder edge is the puncture? if it is more than 1 inch then you can repair it. Any tyre specialist worth their salt will have a wheel breaker bar and wrench capable of 600nm.
Have had 2 done with no probs.
Right on the shoulder so I'm guessing it's not going to be possible Have had 2 done with no probs.
finmac said:
Must say that centre locks look brilliant BUT what do you do if you end up with a puncture in the ass end of no where like the top of NC500 or Swiss Alps?
Would carrying one of these in the glovebox solve that problem? (Thinking ahead to when I take mine on a road trip 
)https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7339/Centre-L...
BanzaiMan said:
Would carrying one of these in the glovebox solve that problem? (Thinking ahead to when I take mine on a road trip )
https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7339/Centre-L...
Your car should have one - from memory, to the right of the battery inside what looks like a coffee cup!)https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7339/Centre-L...
FarQue said:
BanzaiMan said:
Would carrying one of these in the glovebox solve that problem? (Thinking ahead to when I take mine on a road trip )
https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7339/Centre-L...
Your car should have one - from memory, to the right of the battery inside what looks like a coffee cup!)https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7339/Centre-L...
Melvynr said:
It works well,have the kit in all my vehicles,had puncture at a lemans track day in a gt3 years ago,everywhere closed and bank holiday the following day,a marshal at the circuit used his kit on my tyre,lasted all the way home and longer.Yellow491 said:
It works well,have the kit in all my vehicles,had puncture at a lemans track day in a gt3 years ago,everywhere closed and bank holiday the following day,a marshal at the circuit used his kit on my tyre,lasted all the way home and longer.
Brilliant and good to know, you never know where you could get stuck.The centre lock wheel nut should be in the front boot so you don’t need that. However, what you need is a torque wrench which goes up 600nm - you can get some which fold up and can fit in the car but otherwise they are big feckers that only used for trucks etc hence why not many garages have them.
If you do have a torque wrench then here is my notes for whenever I change my wheel on my GTS
- Car has to be lifted when wheel taken off (pain on front as need someone to apply break and hold steering wheel)
- Check to see if grease needed
- Careful not to damage brake calipers when taking wheel off
- Put wheel back on and tighten with hand, the middle bit should sit flush, press it in and out with hand - very important !
- Then apply torque - 445 lbs (600NM)
- Then loosen by 60 degrees or 1/4 turn and reapply torque at 445 lbs
If you do have a torque wrench then here is my notes for whenever I change my wheel on my GTS
- Car has to be lifted when wheel taken off (pain on front as need someone to apply break and hold steering wheel)
- Check to see if grease needed
- Careful not to damage brake calipers when taking wheel off
- Put wheel back on and tighten with hand, the middle bit should sit flush, press it in and out with hand - very important !
- Then apply torque - 445 lbs (600NM)
- Then loosen by 60 degrees or 1/4 turn and reapply torque at 445 lbs
harry76 said:
The centre lock wheel nut should be in the front boot so you don’t need that. However, what you need is a torque wrench which goes up 600nm - you can get some which fold up and can fit in the car but otherwise they are big feckers that only used for trucks etc hence why not many garages have them.
If you do have a torque wrench then here is my notes for whenever I change my wheel on my GTS
- Car has to be lifted when wheel taken off (pain on front as need someone to apply break and hold steering wheel)
- Check to see if grease needed
- Careful not to damage brake calipers when taking wheel off
- Put wheel back on and tighten with hand, the middle bit should sit flush, press it in and out with hand - very important !
- Then apply torque - 445 lbs (600NM)
- Then loosen by 60 degrees or 1/4 turn and reapply torque at 445 lbs
Interesting and thanks for that. I take it you apply the torque with the shell off the ground so need someone pressing the brake pedal?If you do have a torque wrench then here is my notes for whenever I change my wheel on my GTS
- Car has to be lifted when wheel taken off (pain on front as need someone to apply break and hold steering wheel)
- Check to see if grease needed
- Careful not to damage brake calipers when taking wheel off
- Put wheel back on and tighten with hand, the middle bit should sit flush, press it in and out with hand - very important !
- Then apply torque - 445 lbs (600NM)
- Then loosen by 60 degrees or 1/4 turn and reapply torque at 445 lbs
How do you know you’ve done in right before you head out on the road? (Like on a normal car you’d drop it to the ground then go back round each nut again to make sure).
The process is detailed in your manual and it is important it is followed precisely.
Once the centrelock is retorqued, the inner splined shaft should pop and and sit flush with the face of the nut. the back of the centre cap removal tool helps to give the splice a little wiggle to pop out (if it has not done so).
Do not drive the car unless the spline has reengaged!
Once the centrelock is retorqued, the inner splined shaft should pop and and sit flush with the face of the nut. the back of the centre cap removal tool helps to give the splice a little wiggle to pop out (if it has not done so).
Do not drive the car unless the spline has reengaged!
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