REMOVING ROAD WHEELS ON E39 M5

[ZIPMEISTER]

I need to remove all four road wheels so that I can get the alloys refurbished.
Having read the relevant threads I am comfortable with where to place the trolley jack etc,but want to confirm where to place the axle stands. I am assuming that they need to be placed under the rubber jack mounting points on all four corners, can someone confirm that this is correct please?

[TheEnd]

It's one place you can put them, and in light of trying to find other spots, probably the best idea.

Once you get 2 axle stands under, and jack the car for the next two, go back and take a look at the first two, as they can start to lean.

You might find it's best to "reset" the positions once all 4 are up, just by lifting it off the stand by a fraction, and setting it up again, as the jacking can start to push them off the stands.

[smack]

Who is refurbishing your wheels? Can you take before and after pics?

[ZIPMEISTER]

Many thanks for the advice.I have purchased two sets of axle stands to support the car, but the shape of the "prop looks a little like the end of a "Y" obviously to support an axle...

If I am going to use these to support the vehicle on its jacking points, what should I do to ensure that the stands do not damage them or dig into the floor of the car?

[kentmotorcompany]

I have done this once with a 530i Champagne edition, I had wheels refurbed on. I jacked one side of the car from middle using a long peice of 2x4" wood to spread the load.

This left the jacking points free to place the axle stands under.

[skeeterm5]

Last time i did this I got hold of some snotty cheap wheels from ebay and did a wheel replacement while mine were away.

Didnt drive the car but felt better it was on wheels rather than jack/bricks/wood etc

S

[CarbonBlackM5]

Got to love/hate it when the search facility isnt working.

Anyway, im interested in buying a trolly jack for occassional use (mainly for taking wheels off and cleaning them).

So, can any one suggest a decent but not too expensive trolly jack for the M5? I have seen one in Costco for around £80 with a 1.8tonne limit would this be suitable or would Halfords be cheaper.

Do most jacks fit under the sills?

[DVandrews]

The Costco ally jack is a good item, very low entry and more than up to the job, it is also lighter to move around. Highly recommended.

Dave

[carlgrz]

I recently bought a 2 tonne trolley jack from halfords. I think it was 30 quid but it does seem a little on the flimsy side although no problems lifting the M. I bought it to replace my previous Halfords jack which has finally passed away after 19 years of abuse.
They do a 2.5 tonne version I think which might be more suitable, I have a feeling its around £50.