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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Omoda C5 (1st generation): Seasonal Tire Change with Wheel Removal, Installation and Balancing

A seasonal tire change on the Omoda C5 involves removing the wheels, dismounting and mounting the tires on the rims, balancing, and installing the wheels on the vehicle with the bolts tightened using a torque wrench. The wheels are secured with 5 bolts. Change tires when the average daily temperature stays consistently around 7 °C (45 °F): winter tires below that mark, summer tires above it.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-1.5 hours DIY (4 wheels); 40-60 minutes at a tire shop Steps: 15

Parts

4
№Part
01 Set of seasonal tires (size from tire sidewall and door jamb placard)
02 Wheel balancing weights (adhesive or clip-on)type depends on the wheel
03 TPMS tire pressure sensorsfor the winter set, if needed
04 Wheel valve stemsif the old ones are worn

Tools

9
  • Jack or lift
  • lug wrench or socket for the wheel bolts (check the size on your own bolts, usually 17 or 19 mm)
  • torque wrench
  • jack stands
  • wheel chocks
  • tire pressure gauge
  • chalk or marker for marking
  • copper or ceramic anti-seize grease for the hub mating surface (thin layer)
  • wire brush

Step by step

15 steps
  1. Park the vehicle on a level, firm surface, engage the parking brake and put the car in first gear (or P on a CVT). Place wheel chocks under the wheels of the other axle.
  2. Before lifting, loosen the wheel bolts by about half a turn while the wheel is still on the ground. If the wheels have decorative caps or covers, remove them first.
  3. Mark the position of each wheel with chalk (front left, front right, rear left, rear right) and the direction of rotation if the tire is directional. This is needed for correct installation, especially if the tires are directional or asymmetric.
  4. Place the jack only at the factory jacking points on the rocker panels, near the reinforced notches. Raise the vehicle and secure it with jack stands. Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
  5. Remove the bolts and take off the wheel. Inspect the brake disc, pads and caliper for uneven wear, deep scoring and brake fluid leaks.
  6. Clean the hub mating surface and the back of the wheel with a wire brush to remove rust and dirt. Apply a very thin layer of grease to the hub centering lip (not to the bolt threads or the seat taper) so the aluminum wheel does not seize.
  7. Tire mounting: take the wheels in for tire dismounting and mounting, or do it yourself on a tire changer. Pay attention to the position of the TPMS sensor (if equipped) and the valve stem. Replace the valve stems if they are cracked. Mount the tire according to its direction of rotation.
  8. Balancing: balance each assembled wheel on a balancing machine. Residual imbalance should be minimal (typically up to 5 g). Use weights suited to your wheel, and do not stick them on the front face of the wheel unless necessary.
  9. Inflate the tires to the pressure shown on the door jamb placard or in the owner's manual. Make sure the tires are cold beforehand. The pressure should be the same on both wheels of each axle.
  10. Install the wheel on the hub according to your marks and hand-thread all 5 bolts as far as they go. Lower the vehicle until the wheel just touches the ground.
  11. Tighten the bolts with a torque wrench in a star (criss-cross) pattern. The approximate tightening torque for this model's wheel bolts is 110-130 N·m (81-96 lb-ft); verify the exact value in your vehicle's owner's manual. Do not use an impact wrench for the final tightening.
  12. Lower the vehicle fully and recheck the torque on all wheels. Reinstall the decorative caps.
  13. If the vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system, reset or calibrate it after installing the wheels, following the instructions (via the instrument cluster menu or the infotainment system). If the system shows an error after the sensors were replaced, the sensors will need to be paired.
  14. After 50-100 km (30-60 miles) of driving, retighten the wheel bolts with a torque wrench and recheck the tire pressure.
  15. Store the removed set in a cool, dry place, labeling the position of each wheel. Store tires without rims upright; tires on rims are best hung or stacked on top of each other.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Tighten the wheel bolts only with a torque wrench and strictly in a star pattern: overtightening can warp the brake disc and damage the threads, while undertightening can cause the wheel to come off while driving
  • If you are not confident in your skills with a jack and jack stands, or in the safety of doing the work yourself, go to a tire shop
  • After changing the tires, be sure to check that the tire pressure and the bolt torque meet the specifications