Fitting R85 S-spokes Question

[S33BBY]

My MINI One is due soon, and it is coming with the standard steel wheels. I am getting R85 S-spokes from MINI @ £130/wheel and fitting my own tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport 205/45 R17) hence the reason for not buying 4 wheels with tyres @ £1,065.

MINI want £175 to fit the wheels, so I'm going to go to another garage to have them fitted. I've read many posts about garages over-torquing, so my question is: is there anything specifically I should tell them to do when I take them to be fitted?

Many thanks.

[obehave]

Just ask them nicely BEFORE they start the work. Express how important it is toyou to have it done correctly.
It'll be hard to find a place that'll actually use a torque wrench though.

[S33BBY]

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Just ask them nicely BEFORE they start the work. Express how important it is toyou to have it done correctly.
It'll be hard to find a place that'll actually use a torque wrench though.

Thanks for your reply.

I understand that the tyre pressures are listed in the manual, so I'll look this up.

Reading around the forum, the correct torque setting seems to be a bit of a hazy subject area. From what I've read, the official setting is 88.5lb/ft. Is this correct?

[brassd]

Quote: Originally Posted by syoung

Thanks for your reply.

I understand that the tyre pressures are listed in the manual, so I'll look this up.

Reading around the forum, the correct torque setting seems to be a bit of a hazy subject area. From what I've read, the official setting is 88.5lb/ft. Is this correct?

I did mine myself using the supplied tools from MINI. It really wasn't a problem.

Dave

[DJC]

Hi, hope this does not sound rude but, treat yourself to your own torque wrench, and if they cannot do it, at least when they have finished, you can do it and be sure it is right. I think the torque setting is 100nM, but do not quote me, maybe check with your dealer. The dealer price sounds very high to me. Also remember after about 100-150 miles check the wheel nuts again, just in case. Hope this helps, Damian.

[S33BBY]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJC

Hi, hope this does not sound rude but, treat yourself to your own torque wrench, and if they cannot do it, at least when they have finished, you can do it and be sure it is right. I think the torque setting is 100nM, but do not quote me, maybe check with your dealer. The dealer price sounds very high to me. Also remember after about 100-150 miles check the wheel nuts again, just in case. Hope this helps, Damian.

Thanks for the reply; I may just do this.

I think you are right that the torque setting is 100nM, that's the equivalent of 88.5lb/ft.

[obehave]

It's 120Nm. I think that converts to 88-89lb/ft.
Some parts stores here will let you borrow tools. If you can't afford the torque wrench right now (or just don't want to buy one) see if you can borrow one for a bit.

[randap]

Get a torque wrench and DIY. That'll be a lot cheaper than getting them fitted, and you can take as much are as you like, and be confident that they are correctly fitted. You'll also have your own wrench and a heavier wallet.

Try Halfrauds, about £50 for a good one with snap settings (you dial the torque you want, then pull until the wrench "snaps", and hey presto you're done - set once, and all nuts will have the same torque).