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Accessing under the X5 & Changing Wheels.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:05 pm
by Richard137
Good Morning,
Could any kind person give me an idea whether this is any good?-
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... reId=10001
Or where I can find alternative please?
Re: Accessing under the X5 & Changing Wheels.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:50 pm
by ianst0028
It's OK but I would imagine that at that cost it's going to be very cheaply made and i'm not sure i'd trust it with my X5 ..... a fiesta no worries but probably not much more
Re: Accessing under the X5 & Changing Wheels.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:51 pm
by utred
I'd steer clear......
If all you want to do is change wheels, then it might just be ok. I certainly wouldn't get underneath the car using those stands and jack.
1) I'd suggest heavier duty axel stands - not sure what the e53 is, but e70 is over 2 tonnes (I realise your only lifting front or back, but i'd not be comfortable with them). Try machine mart 6 tonne ones:
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cax-6tbc-6-ton-axle-stands/
2) The trolley jack, may not reach the central (back) jacking point if you need to jack both corners up at the same time. (this is form very recent experience on an e70)
- I bought a cheap trolley jack and it's awful (despite being a well recommended one) - very difficult to control decent and doesn't inspire confidence. I'm currently looking for something a little better.
IMHO - invest in reasonable quality stuff to start with and buy once!
*i'm by no means an expert, so if someone who has far more experience comes along with advice, then i'd listen to that.
Re: Accessing under the X5 & Changing Wheels.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:06 pm
by Richard137
[quote="utred"]
I'd steer clear......
If all you want to do is change wheels, then it might just be ok. I certainly wouldn't get underneath the car using those stands and jack.
1) I'd suggest heavier duty axel stands - not sure what the e53 is, but e70 is over 2 tonnes (I realise your only lifting front or back, but i'd not be comfortable with them). Try machine mart 6 tonne ones:
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cax-6tbc-6-ton-axle-stands/
Will look more into the machine mart route. Thank you
2) The trolley jack, may not reach the central (back) jacking point if you need to jack both corners up at the same time. (this is form very recent experience on an e70)
- I bought a cheap trolley jack and it's awful (despite being a well recommended one) - very difficult to control decent and doesn't inspire confidence. I'm currently looking for something a little better.
IMHO - invest in reasonable quality stuff to start with and buy once!
*i'm by no means an expert, so if someone who has far more experience comes along with advice, then i'd listen to that.
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