Has anyone ever changed a D5 wheel by the roadside ?
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Has anyone ever changed a D5 wheel by the roadside ?
I caught a roadside rock on a narrow lane which punctured the sidewall, so the sealant goo was not an option but I had the spacesaver wheel as an option.
I decided to leave the car, pay for a taxi from miles away and the following day had the car recovered to a tyre fitter.
My question: Would you change a 2 tonne A8''s 20 inch wheel in the dark using the standard jack ?
I decided to leave the car, pay for a taxi from miles away and the following day had the car recovered to a tyre fitter.
My question: Would you change a 2 tonne A8''s 20 inch wheel in the dark using the standard jack ?
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I caught a roadside rock on a narrow lane which punctured the sidewall, so the sealant goo was not an option but I had the spacesaver wheel as an option.
I decided to leave the car, pay for a taxi from miles away and the following day had the car recovered to a tyre fitter.
My question: Would you change a 2 tonne A8''s 20 inch wheel in the dark using the standard jack ?
I decided to leave the car, pay for a taxi from miles away and the following day had the car recovered to a tyre fitter.
My question: Would you change a 2 tonne A8''s 20 inch wheel in the dark using the standard jack ?
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I did this for years twice a year. I do my own winter tire swaps, or did, anyway. That said did I do it in the dark? Obviously not, but I wouldn't hesitate. I am a DIYer sort of person though and yes I used the factory jack. I do carry (in the car) and use a torque wrench though when changing rims.
I'll maybe do a trial run during the summer if you have found the Jack setup ok.
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