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| Superhawk996 |
 Sep 15 2026, 02:48 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 8,051 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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I’ve avoided buying a set of these for a long time.
VW Bug and 914 wheels & tires are pretty manageable. Last night was doing a 315/35/R20 on the BMW and I’m just getting too old for this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) with wheel and tire assemblies that are that heavy. These make life much easier for old guys. $25 and I’m sure they could be had cheaper if I had timed it better when on sale and/or used a coupon.  |
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| Cairo94507 |
Sep 15 2026, 05:14 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,765 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I have used those for years and it makes wheel removal/installation very easy especially when you are dealing with big wheels/tires. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| infraredcalvin |
Sep 15 2026, 06:58 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,765 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Surprised the BMW didn’t have one in its tool kit, wife’s old Mercedes has one…
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| Ninja |
Sep 15 2026, 07:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 25-September 25 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 29,004 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Worth mentioning that kit comes with two of each size.
Most wheel flanges are hub centric now-a-days and you really only need one. But, when they are like the 914 rear flange having two is a blessing. Thanks for posting Phil! More TOOLS to buy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) |
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| Superhawk996 |
Sep 15 2026, 07:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,051 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Sep 15 2026, 08:58 PM)  Surprised the BMW didn’t have one in its tool kit, wife’s old Mercedes has one… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) BMW doesn’t even think its customers are smart enough to use a temperature gauge - so you don’t get one (E70 X5). OEM tires are run flat - so you don’t get a spare. No point in giving away free wheel pilot tools. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I’ve since moved to non-run flats (sometimes) and have purchased a spare but that’s a whole different story. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| NARP74 |
Sep 15 2026, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,569 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
One of the first tools I bought when I started working on my project car. Love it.
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