Tire Mounting Tool

bg · 07-26-2007, 05:44 PM

I read somewhere that BMW markets a simple tool that helps lift the tire off the ground and helps align the holes so that the lugs can be easily screwed in.
I always seem to strain myself in the process. Tried the search function with no luck. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

montreal_bimmer · 07-26-2007, 08:17 PM

never heard of it.... but if you find it, let us know what it looks like...

dmichael · 07-27-2007, 10:24 AM

I had this with a M-B c230k. It's called a guide pin. Threaded on one end so you screw it into the uppermost lug hole, since its about 4 inches long, you then slide the wheel hole onto this pin and all the other holes line up. I used it all the time, made changing wheels so much easier. Not sure if the M-B version, which I still have will have the same thread size as BMW, doubt it.

LeatherZ sells this pin for BMW/MINI. http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha...gory_Code=Mini

jc777 · 07-27-2007, 04:08 PM

http://www.bmw325i.net/wheel_pin.shtml

Wissam · 07-28-2007, 08:47 AM

Just go to your local hardware store and purchase an M12 bolt, 1.5mm thread pitch (not 1.8), and chop the head off...cheap and simple...

ENINTY · 07-29-2007, 06:11 AM

The tool you are talking about used to come in every BMW tool kit until the run flats came into use. All it is is a 10" round steel bar, plated (so it won't rust), with a grey plastic end piece that slides into the bolt hole on the hub. I helps line up the wheel bolt holes to the threaded hole in the hub. Any good dealer should get it for you, it's under $10. Or go to a junk yard.

TurboFan · 09-19-2007, 08:26 PM

Call Andy at LeatherZ. I'd never seen one before, he gave me one this evening. Works like a charm.

07-26-2007, 05:44 PM	#1
bg New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MASS. iTrader: (0)	Tire Mounting Tool I read somewhere that BMW markets a simple tool that helps lift the tire off the ground and helps align the holes so that the lugs can be easily screwed in. I always seem to strain myself in the process. Tried the search function with no luck. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	never heard of it.... but if you find it, let us know what it looks like...
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dmichael Lieutenant 25 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I had this with a M-B c230k. It's called a guide pin. Threaded on one end so you screw it into the uppermost lug hole, since its about 4 inches long, you then slide the wheel hole onto this pin and all the other holes line up. I used it all the time, made changing wheels so much easier. Not sure if the M-B version, which I still have will have the same thread size as BMW, doubt it. LeatherZ sells this pin for BMW/MINI. http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha...gory_Code=Mini __________________ 2008 E90 328i - Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Dark Burl, 6MT, Sport, Premuim, Fold-down seats, iPod/USB(6FL). M-Sport Steering Wheel, ZHP M-Sport Shift knob, Euro fog lights. Euro Split Armrest
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Wissam Private First Class 20 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (3)	Just go to your local hardware store and purchase an M12 bolt, 1.5mm thread pitch (not 1.8), and chop the head off...cheap and simple...
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07-29-2007, 06:11 AM	#6
ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The tool you are talking about used to come in every BMW tool kit until the run flats came into use. All it is is a 10" round steel bar, plated (so it won't rust), with a grey plastic end piece that slides into the bolt hole on the hub. I helps line up the wheel bolt holes to the threaded hole in the hub. Any good dealer should get it for you, it's under $10. Or go to a junk yard.
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Call Andy at LeatherZ. I'd never seen one before, he gave me one this evening. Works like a charm. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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