[chayden2005]

Does anyone know if the lug nuts take a special tool or are just a generic size? I don't have a metric allen large enough to test fit and don't really want to buy one if it isn't the correct tool to use.
Any help would be appreciated.

[dananelson1]

Originally Posted by chayden2005

Does anyone know if the lug nuts take a special tool or are just a generic size? I don't have a metric allen large enough to test fit and don't really want to buy one if it isn't the correct tool to use.
Any help would be appreciated.

You'll need a 17mm socket. Ideally deep non marking. I bought this to help with my occasion wheel changes. Works perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...009TCBKJ0?th=1

[ScaldedDog]

Originally Posted by dananelson1

You'll need a 17mm socket. Ideally deep non marking. I bought this to help with my occasion wheel changes. Works perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...009TCBKJ0?th=1

Do you use yours with an impact gun? The reviews for all the brands of similar sockets sold on Amazon are all terrible, presumably because folks use them with as impact sockets (as all the names imply you can). I'd be willing to pay more for a decent one, if they exist.

Mark

[dananelson1]

I use a hand held torque wrench to un-torque and torque the bolts with this socket. I do use a drill (not an high torque impact driver) with the socket for efficiency on getting the bold started with putting on or finished when taking off. So far the socket has worked well. But at it's price point, I wouldn't expect it to last a lifetime...and that's ok.

Originally Posted by ScaldedDog

Do you use yours with an impact gun? The reviews for all the brands of similar sockets sold on Amazon are all terrible, presumably because folks use them with as impact sockets (as all the names imply you can). I'd be willing to pay more for a decent one, if they exist.

Mark

[ScaldedDog]

Originally Posted by dananelson1

I use a hand held torque wrench to un-torque and torque the bolts with this socket. I do use a drill (not an high torque impact driver) with the socket for efficiency on getting the bold started with putting on or finished when taking off. So far the socket has worked well. But at it's price point, I wouldn't expect it to last a lifetime...and that's ok.

Agreed. Thanks!

Mark

[Chick Webb]

I just put a couple of wraps of electrical tape around a regular 17mm impact socket. Works great, and I know it's not going to crumble like that Chinese POS.

[1Mors]

BTW the tightening torque is 105 ft/lbs for the G05. and for most bmw cars for that matter.

I attached a PDF I created from the data for most BMW models

[bmwauug]

Originally Posted by dananelson1

You'll need a 17mm socket. Ideally deep non marking. I bought this to help with my occasion wheel changes. Works perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...009TCBKJ0?th=1

Good choice - i use the same

[bmwauug]

Originally Posted by dananelson1

I use a hand held torque wrench to un-torque and torque the bolts with this socket. I do use a drill (not an high torque impact driver) with the socket for efficiency on getting the bold started with putting on or finished when taking off. So far the socket has worked well. But at it's price point, I wouldn't expect it to last a lifetime...and that's ok.

Yes and yes -

[jad03060]

I have been using a socket like this for over 10-years...works good, lasts a long time... https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bav-auto.../b8800044~bav/

[I2P]

Any recommendations on which wheel locks are best?
BMW Wheel Stud Locks
or
BMW Wheel Locks - Spline Style

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by I2P

Any recommendations on which wheel locks are best?
BMW Wheel Stud Locks
or
BMW Wheel Locks - Spline Style

I know the spline type get a lot of corrosion and will strip out.

[Kobe4Ever]

Originally Posted by ScaldedDog

Do you use yours with an impact gun? The reviews for all the brands of similar sockets sold on Amazon are all terrible, presumably because folks use them with as impact sockets (as all the names imply you can). I'd be willing to pay more for a decent one, if they exist.

Mark

I strongly advise against using an impact wrench- you always wanna make sure It’s a smooth torque down for lug nuts, when you start using impact wrench blowing Bolton that’s when things get seized and guys end up having to drill bolts out. A simple impact wrench is definitely the way to go and always hand tighten as much as you can, that way you can always tell if there is resistance, i.e. any glue or debris in any of the threads that would later result in a potential frozen locked bolt.

[jad03060]

While you could use an impact wrench to remove a bolt, you really shouldn't be using one to install one.

OEM BMW locking bolts don't have all that many 'keys', so if you're really worried about security, I bought a set from www.rimgards.com. Expensive, but I think they look good, and should be much more reliable about keeping your rims on your vehicle than any locking bolt.

[I2P]

Does anyone use wheel hanger pins?
I want to buy, but do not know if they are
M14 x 1.25
or
M14 x 1.15
or something else for the 2022 X5 xDrive 40i

[chayden2005]

Originally Posted by I2P

Does anyone use wheel hanger pins?
I want to buy, but do not know if they are
M14 x 1.25
or
M14 x 1.15
or something else for the 2022 X5 xDrive 40i

They are M14 x1.25
Try to get aluminum if you can, most are stainless steel though.
Watch out for the knurled parts, they will scratch your rims up. I just used some electrical shrink tube on that area on mine to prevent that.

[I2P]

Originally Posted by chayden2005

They are M14 x1.25
Try to get aluminum if you can, most are stainless steel though.
Watch out for the knurled parts, they will scratch your rims up. I just used some electrical shrink tube on that area on mine to prevent that.

Thank you for the info.
What is the benefit of aluminum over stainless steel?

[jad03060]

Originally Posted by I2P

Thank you for the info.
What is the benefit of aluminum over stainless steel?

AL is softer, maybe less likely to scratch things? But, also easier to damage. SS threads can gall up but that's hard to do with the hanger since you're not tightening it up with a wrench.

[formerE36M3/4/5]

Originally Posted by 1Mors

BTW the tightening torque is 105 ft/lbs for the G05. and for most bmw cars for that matter.

I attached a PDF I created from the data for most BMW models

Resurrecting an old thread...
Just FYI, I was searching for this info in the manual for my new 2024 X5 and it states the correct torque is 101 ft. lbs.

On my car the 17mm is still the correct lug size.

I use 2 of the aluminum pins when I remove and attach wheels, I've used them for years (on my Porsches) and love them.

Does anyone know the Torx size for the internal portion of the lugs? T60 is too big and T55 is too small, is there a special one for the BMW?

Thanks