Bosch impact driver to remove F30 bolts

[s1962a]

I've got one of these impact drivers - is it possible to use it to remove wheel bolts from my BMW 3 series (2012 F30)? I'd like to change my 18" wheels to winter steels (have checked fitment etc).

https://shop.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/product/...

If it's possible, what impact socket would you recommend?

Cheers!

[rassi]

Normally they are 18V or more, and that one looks rather small (105 NM max) for wheel bolts application - you would also need an adapter.

However, seems it could work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq7qiJKQ2PA

Edited by rassi on Monday 14th November 11:56

[guards red]

No chance with that. That's a sort of glorified screwdriver.

You want a full 1/2 inch drive impact driver that will produce over 100 lb/ft of torque. The nuts/bolts will not be that tight but usually you will need one rated higher than the torque you want to apply.

Edited by guards red on Monday 14th November 18:08

[Allan L]

Nothing wrong with a half-drive socket and T-bar (or speedbrace) for that job.
No need to over-complicate simple jobs. . .

[ninjag]

We've got a Dewalt one at work with massive break torque and sustained torque of 950Nm I think it is. It takes off HGV bolts with ease!

[Magic919]

I got a nylon sleeved impact socket from eBay. Not sure about that driver. I also use a Dewalt.

[roofer]

ninjag said:

We've got a Dewalt one at work with massive break torque and sustained torque of 950Nm I think it is. It takes off HGV bolts with ease!

I have the 550 nm version. And it won' t undo the X5 bolts because the absolute window licking tyre fitting bd must of done them up with a 10ft scaffold pole !

[ladderino]

No need to get anything like that - this will do the job without any fuss.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extendable-Wheel-Brace-W...

[Jakg]

I've got the 18v version of that impact driver (it's an impact driver, not impact wrench). Rated at 160nm.

Wouldn't loosen a 105nm wheel bolt.

Still handy for car stuff, though.

[ian in lancs]

s1962a said:

I'd like to change my 18" wheels to winter steels (have checked fitment etc)

What wheel/tyre sizes have you gone for?

[Allan L]

ladderino said:

No need to get anything like that - this will do the job without any fuss.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extendable-Wheel-Brace-W...

Much as I suggested. Avoids problems with high-torque drivers:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/bW9tlkdt5ns

[aeropilot]

s1962a said:

I've got one of these impact drivers - is it possible to use it to remove wheel bolts from my BMW 3 series (2012 F30)? I'd like to change my 18" wheels to winter steels (have checked fitment etc).

https://shop.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/product/...

If it's possible, what impact socket would you recommend?

No chance

You need a very expensive one for wheel bolts.

I asked the guy I know who I have been going to for my tyres for years, about the one he has, as quite fancied one myself, until he said it cost £750......

[fushion julz]

I have a Makita DTW285
http://www.makitauk.com/products/cordless-tools/im...

Plenty of torque (295lb/ft) for undoing almost any nut...in fact, for tightening wheel nuts, you have to use a bit of care, the lowest torque setting and a torque wrench afterwards
edit: costs (including a 4ah battery and charger) <£300)

[rassi]

fushion julz said:

I have a Makita DTW285
http://www.makitauk.com/products/cordless-tools/im...

Plenty of torque (295lb/ft) for undoing almost any nut...in fact, for tightening wheel nuts, you have to use a bit of care, the lowest torque setting and a torque wrench afterwards
edit: costs (including a 4ah battery and charger) <£300)

Damn you, just bought one of those bad boys The Bosch GDS EC 250 was in contention but the Dewalt 285 has a 400 Nm removal rating.

[M3greg]

How many times are you going to be taking the wheels on and off? I have to think its better value to buy a decent torque wrench and breaker bar and do it manually.

[rassi]

M3greg said:

How many times are you going to be taking the wheels on and off? I have to think its better value to buy a decent torque wrench and breaker bar and do it manually.

Absolutely, this is man's logic at work here - already have breakers bar and torque wrench, of course. This would be for swapping over twice a year summer/winter wheels, So quite unjustifiable, except I just fancied one to add to the tool "collection" and use for general DIY too.

[4rephill]

rassi said:

M3greg said:

How many times are you going to be taking the wheels on and off? I have to think its better value to buy a decent torque wrench and breaker bar and do it manually.

Absolutely, this is man's logic at work here - already have breakers bar and torque wrench, of course. This would be for swapping over twice a year summer/winter wheels, So quite unjustifiable, except I just fancied one to add to the tool "collection" and use for general DIY too.

Breaker bar for removing the wheel bolts and a decent torque wrench to fit the wheel bolts!