Kevin L.

I wanted to get into a habit of swapping the winter and the summer wheels/tires myself, so since this is my first time, (lived in VA before, didn't need snow tires, now living in Toronto, Canada), anything I should look for? Since the tires are mounted on separate set of wheels, is just like changing a flat, right? Is it okay to do it with the supplied jack in the trunk or should I get an aftermarket one? If so, any cheap recommendations or what to look for in a jack or are they all the same? Sorry for the "newbie type" questions. Thanks.

99.5 1.8T QTipS

ErikR

It is really well-made. I personally would buy/find an extra steel wheel bolt and cut the head off. The plastic one is pretty fragile. I wash and wax the rims off the car to help with recleaning the brake dust.

Ed Slaughter

I don't know about my car, but _I'm_ happier with the accurately tightened wheels.

Chad

How many pounds of torque did you tighten your bolts?

Ed Slaughter

Look in your manual. My A6 4.2 wants 90 lb-ft.

Reggie3

Just a joke.

Torque wrench
floor jack if you have a garage
floor stands.
some wood to block the opposite diagonal wheel

jasyn³

90lbft suggested for alloy wheels on 99.5 a4 as well.