How to remove a car wheel, check tyre condition, thread depth and inflate correctly

[neil_b]

Originally Posted by particlewave

I didn't see any mention of the lug bolt alignment tool. You really shouldn't change your wheel without using the lug alignment tool or you may end up with damaged calipers. The local Firestone just did this to my car and I had to repaint two out of four calipers.

Thanks for the tip. Tell me more about this alignment tool. Is it supposed to come in the tool kit or do you have to buy it separately?

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by neil_b

Thanks for the tip. Tell me more about this alignment tool. Is it supposed to come in the tool kit or do you have to buy it separately?

Porsche calls it the "wheel assembly aid". It should be in your toolkit.

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Porsche calls it the "wheel assembly aid". It should be in your toolkit.

Ah so that's what that is for

[lkchris]

Indeed, the owners manual is for reading!

[Mark_T]

Originally Posted by lkchris

Indeed, the owners manual is for reading!

I've never understood why Porsche insists on hiding critical information in the owners manual. How do they expect anyone to ever see it?

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

I've never understood why Porsche insists on hiding critical information in the owners manual. How do they expect anyone to ever see it?

Ahhh, more good old fashioned Winnipeg sarcasm. Gotta love it!