Impact Wrench for changing tires...

[gorditoautoxr]

Have any of you guys bought an impact wrench yet for changing into your autox tires? Now that I have my mini, and my dad has his boxster S, I will be changing 8 tires every Sunday morning, and unscrewing the lugs is a time consuming, pain in the butt process. Can anyone recommend a cheap impact wrench that I could buy for changing the tires?
Scott

[dukesantos]

I had the same need. I bought the Sears Craftsman Pro 7.5 amp electric impact wrench. It works very well and is easy to use. You will also need two of the black, long impact sockets- 17mm for the MINI and 19 mm for the Porsche.

[gorditoautoxr]

Awesome, thanks a bunch

[gorditoautoxr]

Wow, that actually costs quite a bit, do you know of any wrenches that costs under 100 bucks that are satisfactory for the job?

[RSAmerica]

You will need 14.4v, for a Porsche which requires 94 FT-Lbs:

Milwaukee 14.4v Impact Wrench 1/2" Drive

[dukesantos]

I've never seen one for under $100. You should torque to the proper setting with a manual torque wrench (again Craftsman $69 and up) so the impact power isn't critical. I've always been able to break loose factory/tire shop installed lugs on various vehicles with the Craftsman. If cost weren't a factor that Milwaukee unit looks very nice.

[Racer]

You guys are sooo lucky sometimes - try buying a decent one of these in the UK for under 400 bucks!

[Mugami]

I bought one of the Cheap Electric Impact wrenches at walmart.(34.95) I was able to remove and replace the factory wheels on mine many time without fail. I cant say it was faster but i can say it was less back breaking. Its not a high quality piece like the others but it does work. Name brand is Rally

[Mugami]

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[elmadi]

Quote:

Originally posted by Mugami
I bought one of the Cheap Electric Impact wrenches at walmart.(34.95) I was able to remove and replace the factory wheels on mine many time without fail. I cant say it was faster but i can say it was less back breaking. Its not a high quality piece like the others but it does work. Name brand is Rally

Mine does not work on my Civic so I return it.

[jlm]

it is not recommended to install with an impact wrench, only remove. They are not reliable as torque wrenches.