Changing Tires Made Easy for $20 Wheel Hanger Alignment Tool

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Thought I would share one of the best investments you could make for changing out your wheels/tires. I've used them in the past on BMW's and haven't seen anyone mention them on here yet. They run about $10 each and you can find both of them all over the internet. For $20 you can install in comfort, ease, and save time.

  • Wheel Alignment Hanger Pin
  • Gardening Knee Pad (Extra Thick)

Advantages:
> Tool is smooth so wheel can slide on/off the hanger. If you do a stud conversion, then the wheels will slide on/off on your threads, which can potentially cause damage over time.
> Only have to align one stud so it makes it super easy to align up when installing wheel. With stud conversion, you have to align all five studs before you can slide the wheel on.
> Super cheap vs stud conversion kit + lug nuts

Tips:
> Make sure you buy one with the correct thread (M14x1.25)
> Use the tool for both tire removal and installation. Unscrew one bolt and then install hanger. Then remove remainder bolts and remove wheel. If you have spacers, it helps hold spacers in place so they don't fall on the floor.
> If you wanted extra assistance, you could even buy a second hanger and use two at the same time.
> When using the hanger, you only need to thread it in a few turns. Do not lock the tool in place. It doesn't even need to be hand tightened. Purpose is to guide the wheel so just a few turns is all you need when putting the tool into the hub.

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If you lose grip on the wheel, and the wheel plus tire hangs at the end of the "tool" you're going to rip your threads inside the hub to shreds from having the weight so far removed from the hub. Not to mention what it does to bushings etc.
And wheels damage studs???? What kind of nonsense is that! :lol: I raced my car every weekend for a decade, changing wheels before and after each event and I've NEVER had a damaged stud from "removing wheels" lol.
 

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If you lose grip on the wheel, and the wheel plus tire hangs at the end of the "tool" you're going to rip your threads inside the hub to shreds from having the weight so far removed from the hub. Not to mention what it does to bushings etc.
If the weight of the tire/wheel damages the threads from that distance, BMW needs to go back to the drawing board on the design. What "bushing?"
 

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If you lose grip on the wheel, and the wheel plus tire hangs at the end of the "tool" you're going to rip your threads inside the hub to shreds from having the weight so far removed from the hub. Not to mention what it does to bushings etc.
And wheels damage studs???? What kind of nonsense is that! :lol: I raced my car every weekend for a decade, changing wheels before and after each event and I've NEVER had a damaged stud from "removing wheels" lol.

Exactly. Typical over-thought German engineering that makes life harder for no reason.
 

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Exactly. Typical over-thought German engineering that makes life harder for no reason.
The factory service manual recommends this exact process for removal and installation of the wheels. Of course the tool is available from Toyota for a bit higher price! Iā€™ve ordered a set of 2 from Amazon for only $15.99.
 

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The factory service manual recommends this exact process for removal and installation of the wheels. Of course the tool is available from Toyota for a bit higher price! Iā€™ve ordered a set of 2 from Amazon for only $15.99.
I'm not disputing that this tool is recommended. My comment was in context of BMW "fixing" the wheel studs "issue" by changing the studs to bolts. Typical over thought German engineering. Trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist and in the process makes a simple task like changing a tire harder without a tool.
 

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I'm not disputing that this tool is recommended. My comment was in context of BMW "fixing" the wheel studs "issue" by changing the studs to bolts. Typical over thought German engineering. Trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist and in the process makes a simple task like changing a tire harder without a tool.
I agree, itā€™s not an "issue" but just that many people are used to American cars with wheel studs. So this gives them something to hang the wheel on while threading in the bolts. Of course Toyotas usually have studs too. I had a Saab years ago with wheel bolts and itā€™s not that difficult to change tires.
 

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Hmm, interesting. I've had many brands of cars and this is the first that has wheel bolts. You say Saab had them too , huh. I wonder how many others out there use them........
 

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Hmm, interesting. I've had many brands of cars and this is the first that has wheel bolts. You say Saab had them too , huh. I wonder how many others out there use them........
The package lists Audi, BMW, Fiat Mercedes, Opel, Volvo, Peugeot, Porsche, etc... so I'd guess it's popular in European cars.
 

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I've been using this on my BMW for years. Knee pad and wheel pin. It's a must have when using spacers.
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