What is the easiest way to mount the wheel back on the vehicle and line up the bolt holes? I've never had a vehicle that had bolts vs studs, so it seems like it would be difficult to line up the holes in the wheel and rotor once the weight of the wheel is on the center hub ring. So what is the best/easiest way to get the wheel back on ... the ... wait, what are we calling this thing "... the Renegade", "... the car", "... the Jeep", "... the ???" Anyway, back to the question, what's a good and quick way to mount the wheels? -thanks
The trick is to make sure you have the Jeep jacked up high enough so that the wheel spins freely. Once you get the wheel on the center hub you can spin the wheel to align the holes.
You can get an alignment tool that screws in and allows you to slide the tire on, then screw in the other bolts.
I work in tires. Practice makes perfect honestly. W/o said alignment tool, it's getting it lined up while balancing on the hub, and my left foot. Prop with foot and line up a hole, I use a flashlight to check.. Grab your socket and bolt and thread the lined up hole most of the way, spin it to the bottom position. It'll balance against the bolt, thread the other 4 and done. I never sit on the ground like most do, so keeps my butt clean and able to get cars in/out faster
