I just released my '09 Turbo for another 3 years. I'm happy about that.

Since the monthly tab dropped a grand, I decided to treat myself to some new wheel / tires from HRE and Wheel Experts. Taking about 7 weeks to deliver, tho. Bummer, but I feel worth the wait.

Well, changing out the OEM wheels for the HRE's will not be as simple as I expected. The 19 mm deep well socket will not ... as I am told ... fit the HRE P43's that I have incoming. Nor will the OEM wheel wrench.

So ... what to do? Who can tell me what to buy, find, adapt, grind to make this wheel / tire change over go smoothly?

The new HRE's are black. I don't want to gall the surface to expose the bright aluminum base.

Help me out, please.

 

I have a set of these great looking Poggipolini titanium wheel bolts on my p43's. They use a Torx T70 driver so will not scratch your wheels. The seller is offering them at a great price but make sure the length is correct.

Edit: good photo of the bolts on my RS171's and a side shot on my P43's.

 

I may consider this sort of thing, but I'd rather use OEM, or something more closely like that.

Thanx, tho.

 

I would just call HRE but I think all you need is some sort of 19mm deep soft socket.

http://www.automotion.com/soft-lug-n...r-porsche.html

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...PG996_pg11.htm

 

Standard 19mm deep socket should fit.

You should be fine.

 

Great wheels, great service.

 

Lon ... Thanx.

My concern is the 'relief' between the sides of the deep socket and the HRE wheels.

That's where I'd expect a tight contact. I had the same/same deal with aftermarket wheels on my M5. I had to hone down a deep socket to fit without scratching / galling the wheel socket sides.

That's my concern.

 

I totally understand. Of course will depend on the brand and size of the socket. I hope someone can chime in and give experience with the brand they are using.

I know there was some teflon sockets that many people use. I was just looking at a R40 wheels for Bucky Lasek this weekend, and I know the lug holes are very deep. You'll still need to be very careful with whatever socket you use.

 

I'm using a husky deep socket i wrap it in clear bra film & have changed multiple times for track days with my p40's not a nick yet.

 

Just wrap a deep socket in electrical tape and will work like a charm.