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08-24-2007, 02:20 PM | #1 |
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Query re Tyres Etc
I have a 335D M Sport on order, due sometime in Sept and I'm seeking some guidance mainly on the 19" wheel/tyre option I specified.
1.What tool is required to take off the valve caps? 2.When testing the pressure of the tyres, are they: A:Best tested cold or hot? B ![]() C ![]() 3.When replacing the caps, what torque do the valves need cranking up to? Please note that the car is diesel, are there differing answers if the car is petrol fuelled/got 17"/18" tyres? P.S. I have not got the manual yet, as the car's not been built. ![]() |
08-24-2007, 04:12 PM | #2 |
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you can read the PDF manual, its US focused but its still relavent
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29803 value caps comes off by unscrewing, not sure on the others mate |
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![]() The tyres should be at a minimum of 1000 Kelvin before you take a reading and the car should ideally be suspended in mid air (I use a small hi-ab crane from my flat bed lorry). The replacement air should be warmed in the mouths of a beautiful filipino masseuse and should be at exactly the same temperature as your wee. When replacing the caps use a powerdrill set to 4,000,000 torques |
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08-24-2007, 04:42 PM | #4 |
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1.What tool is required to take off the valve caps? Any from your toolbox
2.When testing the pressure of the tyres, are they: A:Best tested cold or hot? Room temperature B ![]() C ![]() 3.When replacing the caps, what torque do the valves need cranking up to? Think of a number... any number Come on its bank holiday!! |
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He's still trying to find a manual reader. It's like it's in code for him.
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Since the others are 'playing', I'm going to join them, if that's ok!
I have a 335D M Sport on order, due sometime in Sept and I'm seeking some guidance mainly on the 19" wheel/tyre option I specified. 1.What tool is required to take off the valve caps? Any of these will suffice: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2.When testing the pressure of the tyres, are they: A:Best tested cold or hot? In rough terms, round about this temperature, give or take a couple of kelvin: ![]() B ![]() In relative terms, at this angle +- 5%: ![]() C ![]() A difficult question, I must admit, but here's your answer: ![]() 3.When replacing the caps, what torque do the valves need cranking up to? There's been a lot of discussion about this one, but current consensus seems to suggest the following: ![]() Please note that the car is diesel, are there differing answers if the car is petrol fuelled/got 17"/18" tyres? Yes. If the car is not petrol-fuelled, any answers you get from petrol car owners will be wholely inconclusive. If you have 17" alloys, try getting bigger wheels: ![]() Viv ![]() |
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08-24-2007, 06:47 PM | #9 |
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Is that what I think it is?
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08-24-2007, 06:52 PM | #10 |
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I didn't want to say it
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