How tight should my bolts be?!
03-21-2008, 01:49 AM
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Hi All,
Thought the title might help attract the advice I need!
I am fitting my new 166 alloys today to replace the 18" MV2's currently fitted. Please can a member advise on the following:
* Will my current wheel bolts/ lugs will fit the 166's?
* Should I torque up the bolts when fitting the 166's?
* If so - what sort of amount?
* Where are the jacking points Fr/ Rr (I am too lazy to search the manual!)
Any advice from members who have done this would be beneficial.
Going to paint the rusty hubs while I have the wheels off too & I have a new set of McGuard's to fit after reading about Bruce Miranda's unfortunate encounter with the lowlife's in the UK -
Pictures to follow
Regards, Matt
Thought the title might help attract the advice I need!
I am fitting my new 166 alloys today to replace the 18" MV2's currently fitted. Please can a member advise on the following:
* Will my current wheel bolts/ lugs will fit the 166's?
* Should I torque up the bolts when fitting the 166's?
* If so - what sort of amount?
* Where are the jacking points Fr/ Rr (I am too lazy to search the manual!)
Any advice from members who have done this would be beneficial.
Going to paint the rusty hubs while I have the wheels off too & I have a new set of McGuard's to fit after reading about Bruce Miranda's unfortunate encounter with the lowlife's in the UK -
Pictures to follow
Regards, Matt
03-21-2008, 05:50 AM
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Yes the bolts/lugs fit no problem and you should torque them up.
I'm using what listed in the manual 120Nm (+/-10Nm).
There are jack pointers on each of the side skirt (little triangle) or if you peek under the side skirt you'll see kinda a black plastic square.
Good luck & enjoy the new wheels!
I'm using what listed in the manual 120Nm (+/-10Nm).
There are jack pointers on each of the side skirt (little triangle) or if you peek under the side skirt you'll see kinda a black plastic square.
Good luck & enjoy the new wheels!
03-21-2008, 08:37 AM
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Thanks for the advice.
Fitted them and taken for a spin - pictures to follow tomorrow after a good wash and wax to the body.
Took 4hrs to do - with a manual scissor jack!
Cleaned all arches and suspension + calipers. Removed surface rust from inside hubs and coppa - slipped all faces before fitting the wheels. Insides of the alloys got 3 coats of rim wax to help with future cleaning.
Initial thoughts - after syncronising the Run Flat indicator to the new wheels - had a quick blast on varied roads - found the handling to be much improved - less road noise and the rear feels more 'planted'.
Also - the 166's felt about 2/3's as heavy as each of the MV's - bonus
Regards, Matt
Fitted them and taken for a spin - pictures to follow tomorrow after a good wash and wax to the body.
Took 4hrs to do - with a manual scissor jack!
Cleaned all arches and suspension + calipers. Removed surface rust from inside hubs and coppa - slipped all faces before fitting the wheels. Insides of the alloys got 3 coats of rim wax to help with future cleaning.
Initial thoughts - after syncronising the Run Flat indicator to the new wheels - had a quick blast on varied roads - found the handling to be much improved - less road noise and the rear feels more 'planted'.
Also - the 166's felt about 2/3's as heavy as each of the MV's - bonus
Regards, Matt
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Originally Posted by MSportMatt' post='548541' date='Mar 21 2008, 02:49 AM
Hi All,
Thought the title might help attract the advice I need!
I am fitting my new 166 alloys today to replace the 18" MV2's currently fitted. Please can a member advise on the following:
* Will my current wheel bolts/ lugs will fit the 166's?
* Should I torque up the bolts when fitting the 166's?
* If so - what sort of amount?
* Where are the jacking points Fr/ Rr (I am too lazy to search the manual!)
Any advice from members who have done this would be beneficial.
Going to paint the rusty hubs while I have the wheels off too & I have a new set of McGuard's to fit after reading about Bruce Miranda's unfortunate encounter with the lowlife's in the UK -
Pictures to follow
Regards, Matt
Thought the title might help attract the advice I need!
I am fitting my new 166 alloys today to replace the 18" MV2's currently fitted. Please can a member advise on the following:
* Will my current wheel bolts/ lugs will fit the 166's?
* Should I torque up the bolts when fitting the 166's?
* If so - what sort of amount?
* Where are the jacking points Fr/ Rr (I am too lazy to search the manual!)
Any advice from members who have done this would be beneficial.
Going to paint the rusty hubs while I have the wheels off too & I have a new set of McGuard's to fit after reading about Bruce Miranda's unfortunate encounter with the lowlife's in the UK -
Pictures to follow
Regards, Matt
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