Changing wheels

vicngo · 01-18-2011, 09:35 PM

I ordered some p40 reps from Bavarian and waiting to find the best time to put them on right now. Had a question, and I did a lot of searches with no direct answer, but anyways, will a 2-ton trolley jack be enough to jack up the car? The mounting points are made of plastic (I think) and it looks very unsafe. I Have tried to see if I can jack the car up so the wheel is free, but the jack or the car always makes some sound and I FREAK, so I quickly lower it before the wheel can have a free spin.

I might seem like a puss right now, but I'm not trying to break my car. Is it safe to jack from the designated mounting points without the oem jack? What precautions do I have to take? All help is really appreciated.

remmib · 01-19-2011, 07:26 AM

A 2-ton jack is more than enough.

01-18-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
vicngo GSO e90 17 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: philly iTrader: (1)	Changing wheels I ordered some p40 reps from Bavarian and waiting to find the best time to put them on right now. Had a question, and I did a lot of searches with no direct answer, but anyways, will a 2-ton trolley jack be enough to jack up the car? The mounting points are made of plastic (I think) and it looks very unsafe. I Have tried to see if I can jack the car up so the wheel is free, but the jack or the car always makes some sound and I FREAK, so I quickly lower it before the wheel can have a free spin. I might seem like a puss right now, but I'm not trying to break my car. Is it safe to jack from the designated mounting points without the oem jack? What precautions do I have to take? All help is really appreciated.
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remmib General 1582 Rep 29,214 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	A 2-ton jack is more than enough. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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