Tire Jack - use caution
05-24-2010, 01:01 PM
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Tire Jack - use caution
I had to move some tires around this weekend. Use caution when using the e-class tire jack. Is looks like a flimsy piece of equipment and I was surprised it was included to support almost 4000lbs. Needless to say, jack slipped on one occasion and the base is so small it left 4 indents in my driveway. I ordered a full sized Torin jack today as I'm no longer going to use the MB supplied one if I can help it. Just wanted to share my experience so all of you use caution. If anyone has had any experiences- positive or negative- please share. be safe.
05-24-2010, 01:55 PM
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Yes, as you discovered, you have to be especially careful when siting the base of the jack. Smooth concrete such as a garage floor can be risky. When I use it in that app I place a small piece (about 12"x12") of 1/4" plywood under it for the 'teeth' to dig into.
But it is after all meant to be an Emergency Jack as in stranded by the roadside. You were wise to get the right tool for the job.
But it is after all meant to be an Emergency Jack as in stranded by the roadside. You were wise to get the right tool for the job.
05-24-2010, 03:26 PM
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The supplied jack is for emergency purposes only. Even then I always call roadside and never intend to use mine.
05-24-2010, 04:49 PM
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Thanks for the heads up.
As for the jack, which would you recommend to put in your trunk for use outside of the garage? I have a floor jack at home but when you're out someplace and you get a flat, which jack works great and is safe to use?
As for the jack, which would you recommend to put in your trunk for use outside of the garage? I have a floor jack at home but when you're out someplace and you get a flat, which jack works great and is safe to use?
05-25-2010, 03:43 PM
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These days there's no reason. I had a flat in Bumf**ck, Wyoming and used BMW Assist (TeleAid) in the middle of the night (1 am.) Tow truck came in 30 minutes and put on my spare. It was too cold for me to even get out of the car
Unless I've just robbed a bank and I can't wait, or I live in the Gobi desert of Mongolia, I'm not planning on ever using that tinfoil jack....
05-25-2010, 04:39 PM
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Actually almost every car I have ever owned foreign or domestic has had a jack that leaves a lot to be desired and this goes back to the 50's and 60's. The only one that I recall that had a jack that I would call substancial was a Ferrari. Never had to use it though. The jack (original) in my 66 Vette is one I would not consider using except in a dire emergency. No Teleaid or MBrace for roadside with that either!
