g80 m3 wheel lug socket ???

Bimmer100_ · 04-04-2023, 05:27 PM

Quick question, do the m3 come with the socket to remove the lug bolts? I know my x3 m40i came with it. Appreciate the help in advance.

HawkeyeG80 · 04-04-2023, 07:55 PM

Unless there is one hiding in my car I don’t know about (which could very well be the case) I don’t think so

BIGW0RM · 04-04-2023, 08:05 PM

Do you mean wheel locks? Mine came with a wheel lock key in the glove box. You might want to check under your trunk mat or in the cubby too. You dont need anything to remove the normal bolts other than a socket.

MMM.PWR · 04-04-2023, 08:45 PM

If you don't have a 17mm, this is a very good one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

bri1042 · 04-05-2023, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

If you don't have a 17mm, this is a very good one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd been using this socket for years, but I've had issues with it on my stock wheels as its a bit short for how concave the wheels are. You'll want an extension with it to keep your torque wrench away from the body or buy a longer socket.

I just bought this one and will be using it this weekend or next to swap back to my summer wheels.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N18KYA5...roduct_details

MMM.PWR · 04-05-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

I'd been using this socket for years, but I've had issues with it on my stock wheels as its a bit short for how concave the wheels are. You'll want an extension with it to keep your torque wrench away from the body or buy a longer socket.

I just bought this one and will be using it this weekend or next to swap back to my summer wheels.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N18KYA5...roduct_details

Definitely need an extension for it. Nice find for those who don't have one though.

nearwater4me · 04-05-2023, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

If you don't have a 17mm, this is a very good one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's what I use for mine.

fanofbmwe46 · 04-05-2023, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nearwater4me

That's what I use for mine.

Nice. What torque wrench and breaker bar do you guys recommend?

yocubed · 04-05-2023, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

Nice. What torque wrench and breaker bar do you guys recommend?

Really any good quality torque wrench will do. I personally have a Wera one I've had for a few years and it's been fine
https://products.wera.de/en/torque_t...orque_c_4.html
I just have a generic husky 24" breaker bar from home depot

chicagofan00 · 04-05-2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

Nice. What torque wrench and breaker bar do you guys recommend?

I went with a generic Kobalt torque wrench from Lowe’s and it worked just fine.

Haven’t ended up using a breaker bar as the Kobalt Impact Wrench I got worked great for the task as well.

FXMR · 04-05-2023, 01:31 PM

Still rocking a $9.99 1/2” drive Harbor Freight special torque wrench after nearly a decade.

Keep saying I’ll get a nice one but the thing is still decently accurate for lug duty.

nearwater4me · 04-05-2023, 03:21 PM

I didn't invest much into torque wrenches TBH.
My 10 - 100 ft.lbs. wrench is a craftsman and the 50 - 250 one is from Home Depot... forgot which brand it was, but it was less than $150 iirc.

mirob · 04-06-2023, 07:45 AM

What torque rating are we looking for to tighten these down?

CC M3C X · 04-06-2023, 11:24 AM

I use a Mac Tools torque wrench (don’t remember which model) and the polymer sleeved socket from Burger Motorsports. This combo works great! I believe I am torquing to 104lbs. I’d have to double check because if has been a little while.

Side Note: I do use a 8” extension to keep the wrench away from the body of the car.

calbears · 04-06-2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mirob

What torque rating are we looking for to tighten these down?

101 lb feet

geko29 · 04-06-2023, 11:49 AM

Sounds like my G80 will become as familiar with my 100 lbft torque stick as my E90 (88 lbft spec) is with my 90 lbft one.

I save my torque wrench for things where precision is very important. Wheel lugs IMO just need to be "about right", and torque sticks will get you there effortlessly.

yocubed · 04-06-2023, 03:41 PM

Word of warning for those using torque sticks with cordless impacts. They may not be working as intended and can lead to dangerous over torquing.
https://youtu.be/JVY0e5sdWx4

geko29 · 04-06-2023, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yocubed

Word of warning for those using torque sticks with cordless impacts. They may not be working as intended and can lead to dangerous over torquing.
https://youtu.be/JVY0e5sdWx4

Totally fair. I use this Aircat.

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FXMR Private First Class 113 Rep 120 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Still rocking a $9.99 1/2” drive Harbor Freight special torque wrench after nearly a decade. Keep saying I’ll get a nice one but the thing is still decently accurate for lug duty.
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nearwater4me Colonel 1916 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: '22 G82 Base Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: GA iTrader: (1)	I didn't invest much into torque wrenches TBH. My 10 - 100 ft.lbs. wrench is a craftsman and the 50 - 250 one is from Home Depot... forgot which brand it was, but it was less than $150 iirc.
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CC M3C X First Lieutenant 947 Rep 397 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	I use a Mac Tools torque wrench (don’t remember which model) and the polymer sleeved socket from Burger Motorsports. This combo works great! I believe I am torquing to 104lbs. I’d have to double check because if has been a little while. Side Note: I do use a 8” extension to keep the wrench away from the body of the car.
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geko29 Major 1565 Rep 1,422 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois, USA iTrader: (2)	Sounds like my G80 will become as familiar with my 100 lbft torque stick as my E90 (88 lbft spec) is with my 90 lbft one. I save my torque wrench for things where precision is very important. Wheel lugs IMO just need to be "about right", and torque sticks will get you there effortlessly. __________________
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