Fitting alloy wheels

Dr. Dodger

I'm in the process of getting some alloy wheels for my car and was wondering, can I put these on myself or would I need to bring them to a garage to get them to fit them properly?

I might be getting new tyres anyway for them so would end up going to a garage with them anyway but in the mean time, could I put them on myself. Note I have no electric bolt tighteners or anything.

Cheers.

Michael 09

I got new wheels a while ago and just jacked up the car and did it myself... go for it

Dr. Dodger

Michael 09 wrote: »

I got new wheels a while ago and just jacked up the car and did it myself... go for it

Yeah that would be my approach, just stick them on myself but others have said to me that I should get a garage to do it to be safe but I guess, you're still here! :rolleyes:

biko

Muscle power is enough to keep the bolts on. Once you put the new tyres on take it for a spin. If the car goes straight without you holding the steering wheel it doesn't need tracking, check tyre pressure first.

Michael 09

yeah ive put em on a few cars... its not rocket science its just changing a wheel - 4 times!

people who are telling you to go to a garage are boring and probably drive corrolla's - dont be that guy

Dr. Dodger

Thanks guys, will give it a shot myself and then test the waters. Hopefully I won't be back with any issues.

Seth Brundle

Dr. Dodger wrote: »

Note I have no electric bolt tighteners or anything.

As alloy wheels are softer than steel rims and therefore more prone to cracking, do not let the tyre centres use the air gun to tighten the nuts - it should be done using a torque wrench or else by hand.

biko

After driving on them a week, give the bolts another further tightening if you can.