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XAlp · 11-21-2015, 10:10 AM

Went to put on my winter wheels today. One of the nuts beat me - I couldn't budge it - totally bent my extending Halfords wheel wrench in trying

Nick Malaka · 11-21-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Went to put on my winter wheels today. One of the nuts beat me - I couldn't budge it - totally bent my extending Halfords wheel wrench in trying

Some penetrating oil overnight?

Shekster · 11-21-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Malaka

Some penetrating oil overnight?

A more manly option......Blowtorch it till it glows

teaston · 11-21-2015, 10:41 AM

I think your tool is the problem, others have had it break on first use:

http://reviews.halfords.com/4028/927491/reviews.htm

Ross_T_Boss · 11-21-2015, 10:59 AM

If you're wanting to swap wheels your self get some proper kit to do it, best choice you'll ever make. I made that decision after trying to loosen a nut, mangling it and breaking the tool... next day with help of a decent tool it came off on the first try with absolutely no drama, despite being a bit of a mess. I felt like a bit of a tit.

You want a good hex head (i.e. tight and deep fit as any play will damage the nuts

), breaker bar, torque wrench, and a trolley jack. The Halfords torque wrench is very good, about £80 when i bought it, but don't be tempted to use it to try and loosen a but; get a separate breaker bar.

It makes the job so much quicker and easier, and for about £150-£200 you can get all the kit that'll last.

MarkG_M5Comp · 11-21-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I think your tool is the problem, others have had it break on first use:

http://reviews.halfords.com/4028/927491/reviews.htm

Complete POS.

dubdemand · 11-21-2015, 11:05 AM

Man the fuck up

philiper1 · 11-21-2015, 11:22 AM

Sorry but this reminds of episode of Big Bang Theory!

teaston · 11-21-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG335

Complete POS.

My opinion or the tool?

AlanYoro35i · 11-21-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG335

Complete POS.

i had that too and it broke on first use!!

does make you feel strong like hulk to break it tho!

XAlp · 11-21-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Malaka

Some penetrating oil overnight?

Got a dose of WD40 today - hope to borrow a better wrench tomorrow.

And I'll try to man up

Trialskings · 11-21-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Got a dose of WD40 today - hope to borrow a better wrench tomorrow.

And I'll try to man up

GT 85 better for lube. Contains silicone which smoothes tight things.

Rich9600 · 11-21-2015, 01:21 PM

Avoid lubricating the bolt if at all possible. Once lubricated the dry torque settings for re tightening up the bolts afterwards will be invalid.

Get a decent breaker bar.

I have a 2' one that does the job with ease.

Another vote for the Halfords Torque wrench. It's done me well so far.

MarkG_M5Comp · 11-21-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

Complete POS.

My opinion or the tool?

Haha, the tool. Took mine back after a failed attempt - mine weren't even over tightened!

snipnoob86 · 11-21-2015, 02:17 PM

don't think I have ever heard of this happen when a proper tool was used, if anything the nut would shear it's head long before a decent tool would bend.

as my grandfather always said, never buy poo tools.

a strong arm with the correct socket and a solid extension bar will remove any nut known to man, especially on a f series only upto 3 years old!

teaston · 11-21-2015, 02:25 PM

I use the brace that came with my trolley jack, also came with the long reach double ended socket bits, all for £48!

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...rofile-trolle/

And I've got the Silverline torque wrench which is great for £20!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-6...+torque+wrench

Also this looks like a great breaker bar for under £13!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-600mm...CGQGT3MGYDXJAM

lens · 11-21-2015, 02:51 PM

I usually use a impact gun to remove the nut, then slowly impact it back in when the winters are on, and torque it to specs when its on the ground.

Proftinkerpot · 11-21-2015, 03:27 PM

Get a plastic sleeved socket which will protect the alloy if you slip. I have a draper torque wrench which is around d £30 and a breaker bar which takes the strain out of loosening the nuts. £50-60 for the 3 items.

teaston · 11-21-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chaungo

I usually use a impact gun to remove the nut, then slowly impact it back in when the winters are on, and torque it to specs when its on the ground.

They're great of you've got one, but a bit pricey compared to a breaker bar.

lens · 11-21-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

They're great of you've got one, but a bit pricey compared to a breaker bar.

I know some hardware shops here(at least in canada) allow you to rent the air compressor+impact gun.

teaston · 11-22-2015, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chaungo

I know some hardware shops here(at least in canada) allow you to rent the air compressor+impact gun.

You got me looking at impact wrenches, and I ended up buying one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014633805...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This forum is always finding ways to spend my money!

lens · 11-22-2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

You got me looking at impact wrenches, and I ended up buying one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014633805...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This forum is always finding ways to spend my money!

At least this is a long term purchase! You'll always be using it, unlike most things.

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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	I think your tool is the problem, others have had it break on first use: http://reviews.halfords.com/4028/927491/reviews.htm
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Ross_T_Boss Lieutenant 99 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 335d Touring Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Swindon iTrader: (1)	If you're wanting to swap wheels your self get some proper kit to do it, best choice you'll ever make. I made that decision after trying to loosen a nut, mangling it and breaking the tool... next day with help of a decent tool it came off on the first try with absolutely no drama, despite being a bit of a mess. I felt like a bit of a tit. You want a good hex head (i.e. tight and deep fit as any play will damage the nuts ), breaker bar, torque wrench, and a trolley jack. The Halfords torque wrench is very good, about £80 when i bought it, but don't be tempted to use it to try and loosen a but; get a separate breaker bar. It makes the job so much quicker and easier, and for about £150-£200 you can get all the kit that'll last.
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Avoid lubricating the bolt if at all possible. Once lubricated the dry torque settings for re tightening up the bolts afterwards will be invalid. Get a decent breaker bar. I have a 2' one that does the job with ease. Another vote for the Halfords Torque wrench. It's done me well so far. __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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snipnoob86 Major 288 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 335D Saloon Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	don't think I have ever heard of this happen when a proper tool was used, if anything the nut would shear it's head long before a decent tool would bend. as my grandfather always said, never buy poo tools. a strong arm with the correct socket and a solid extension bar will remove any nut known to man, especially on a f series only upto 3 years old!
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	I use the brace that came with my trolley jack, also came with the long reach double ended socket bits, all for £48! https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...rofile-trolle/ And I've got the Silverline torque wrench which is great for £20! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-6...+torque+wrench Also this looks like a great breaker bar for under £13! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-600mm...CGQGT3MGYDXJAM
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lens Colonel 2070 Rep 2,639 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Halifax NS, Canada iTrader: (5)	I usually use a impact gun to remove the nut, then slowly impact it back in when the winters are on, and torque it to specs when its on the ground.
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Proftinkerpot Major 219 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport -Superman Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Get a plastic sleeved socket which will protect the alloy if you slip. I have a draper torque wrench which is around d £30 and a breaker bar which takes the strain out of loosening the nuts. £50-60 for the 3 items.
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