A Word of Warning

I run BMW X5 rims and had to import the right nuts from the US. $100 for 24. Thankfully they are solid but I'm not taking any chances.

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Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

You can get solid wheel lugs for a D3 / D4 just like with a Defender

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I bought a set in matching black from Rimmer Bros, plus same in locking nuts.

I did the brake pads (front and rear) and a wheel rotation on my wife's 2009 Turbo Forester last Friday. A young apprentice from the Parramatta Subaru dealer happened along and decided to give me hand. When we were putting the wheels back on, I grabbed my torque wrench to do up the wheel nuts**. I asked him if they just use a rattle gun and he said that they always use a torque wrench.

I must admit I was surprised.

When I removed the wheels, I couldn't undo the wheel nuts even with with a long breaker bar. I had to use a rattle gun (the Suby hadn't had it's last in-warranty service from them but by another Suby dealer who'd lost the service records book). If I'd had to change a tyre on the road, it would have been impossible.

** The setting (100Nm) is not in the owner's manual. I found it by downloading the workshop manual from the 'net.

I have been using Tyreright in Boulder since I had my D2 and have never had any issues with wheel nuts on either the D2 or the D4. They only ever use a rattle gun to spin on or off the nuts, and use a breaker bar and socket to loosen / tighten the nuts on ANY customer vehicle - I have witnessed this myself on many occasions.

Can't speak highly enough of the service I have received from this business, and as a result of this service, it has never interested me to look elsewhere.

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Originally Posted by Redtail

Just had my new Compo's and Pirellis fitted at the local shop.
They were excellent. All wheel nuts were tightened using a torque wrench. Top service!

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Hi Redtail,
My compomotives have just arrived, tyre selection conundrum up next. Interested to know your choice of Pirelli type and size and how you are finding them? How is the road noise at cruising speed on the bitumen?

Cheers

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Originally Posted by wiggy781

Hi Redtail,
My compomotives have just arrived, tyre selection conundrum up next. Interested to know your choice of Pirelli type and size and how you are finding them? How is the road noise at cruising speed on the bitumen?

Cheers

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I went with Pirelli Scorpion AT+ in 265/60 R18.
So far, there's no difference in road noise from the 19" ATR's (255/55) they replaced.
I was concerned that may be an issue, but they're just as quiet.

I've managed a bit of driving on dirt/gravel, but nothing major yet. Very impressive there, too.

Next week will be the big test when we head out to Bungalbin (Helena & Aurora Ranges), and come back off-road via Mt Jackson.

I live in Wembley and work in West Perth if you want to drop by and have a look at the AT+'s. Drop me a PM.