How to change wheels over / trolley jack recommendation

gullyg · 01-22-2017, 10:14 AM

Hi guys,
I've got a 3 month old X3 m-sport with runflats, the car has no jack or any tools of that nature.
I managed to get a set of cheap winter wheels and tyres second hand from a BMW dealer who also fitted them and have the ones the car was supplied with stashed in the shed.

How would you swap them over when the times comes, I'm leaning towards getting a decent trolley jack, it appears I need an adaptor as well like this (link), but should I be also using axle stands?

I'm wary of damaging a very expensive car, especially as my on my last car I managed to damage the jacking point using the supplied jack and following the manual - caused an argument with the dealers.

Any recommendations for jacks/axle stands etc.

Thanks.

Roundown · 01-22-2017, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gullyg

Hi guys,
I've got a 3 month old X3 m-sport with runflats, the car has no jack or any tools of that nature.
I managed to get a set of cheap winter wheels and tyres second hand from a BMW dealer who also fitted them and have the ones the car was supplied with stashed in the shed.

How would you swap them over when the times comes, I'm leaning towards getting a decent trolley jack, it appears I need an adaptor as well like this (link), but should I be also using axle stands?

I'm wary of damaging a very expensive car, especially as my on my last car I managed to damage the jacking point using the supplied jack and following the manual - caused an argument with the dealers.

Any recommendations for jacks/axle stands etc.

Thanks.

Any 2-ton jack will do it. Use the adapter linked and your good to go. I haven't yet bothered with jack stands, but they're likely a safe bet.

Peter_R · 01-22-2017, 12:38 PM

@gullyg

I do my change over with that adaptor (puck) and a trolley jack from Costco. It is a Draper Trolley Jack and one of the best. Only £89 if you shop around.

This one.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-3148.../dp/B00HNV3J02

Kugaman1 · 01-22-2017, 08:23 PM

Go for the best quality jack you can afford.

Dont bother with these cheapo Halfords/Ebay 2 tonne jacks that cost £30..... you are asking for trouble.

If you buy a good quality jack and the bmw adapter pad, (personally, I wouldnt bother with axle stands....... although to be totally safe you should.) you will be fine.

I bought this as I wanted one that was low enough to also get under my Lotus....

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp...FcWVGwod4kAJ7w

brissim · 01-22-2017, 11:32 PM

Besides the jack, one other tool I would highly recommend is a pair of wheel hangers specific for the F25 X3. It particularly helps in aligning the wheel as you put it back on. Mine are Reverse Logic from the US but I'm sure there would be other suitable suppliers.

Tony

gullyg · 01-23-2017, 05:53 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

Got a few months before I need to change over but would prefer to be organised.

Never know - we might actually get some snow at some point (chance would be a fine thing) to play in.

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gullyg New Member 10 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Edinburgh - Scotland iTrader: (0)	How to change wheels over / trolley jack recommendation Hi guys, I've got a 3 month old X3 m-sport with runflats, the car has no jack or any tools of that nature. I managed to get a set of cheap winter wheels and tyres second hand from a BMW dealer who also fitted them and have the ones the car was supplied with stashed in the shed. How would you swap them over when the times comes, I'm leaning towards getting a decent trolley jack, it appears I need an adaptor as well like this (link), but should I be also using axle stands? I'm wary of damaging a very expensive car, especially as my on my last car I managed to damage the jacking point using the supplied jack and following the manual - caused an argument with the dealers. Any recommendations for jacks/axle stands etc. Thanks.
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Peter_R Air Vice Marshall 256 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: X1 LCI xDrive 2.0i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Somewhere in Blighty (UK) iTrader: (0)	@gullyg I do my change over with that adaptor (puck) and a trolley jack from Costco. It is a Draper Trolley Jack and one of the best. Only £89 if you shop around. This one.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-3148.../dp/B00HNV3J02 __________________ 2007 BMW 325d M Sport remapped (E91). 2012 BMW 320d Sport (F31). 2013 BMW X3 xDrive 30d M Sport (F25). 2020 BMW X1 xDrive 2.0i MSport (F48). 2022 MB EQB 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium
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Kugaman1 Private 18 Rep 66 Posts Drives: X3 m sport plus Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	Go for the best quality jack you can afford. Dont bother with these cheapo Halfords/Ebay 2 tonne jacks that cost £30..... you are asking for trouble. If you buy a good quality jack and the bmw adapter pad, (personally, I wouldnt bother with axle stands....... although to be totally safe you should.) you will be fine. I bought this as I wanted one that was low enough to also get under my Lotus.... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp...FcWVGwod4kAJ7w
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brissim Lieutenant 86 Rep 510 Posts Drives: X3 30d (2011 F25) - now sold Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Besides the jack, one other tool I would highly recommend is a pair of wheel hangers specific for the F25 X3. It particularly helps in aligning the wheel as you put it back on. Mine are Reverse Logic from the US but I'm sure there would be other suitable suppliers. Tony
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gullyg New Member 10 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Edinburgh - Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help guys. Got a few months before I need to change over but would prefer to be organised. Never know - we might actually get some snow at some point (chance would be a fine thing) to play in.
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