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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.

Renault Sandero (2nd generation): Seasonal Summer/Winter Wheel Swap

The Sandero II wheels are secured with four bolts (4x100 bolt pattern, M12x1.25 thread), so swapping a full set takes little time. The key points are to tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern and to check tire pressure.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 40-60 minutes (all four wheels, DIY) Steps: 12 Tools: jack (factory or floor jack), lug wrench or 17 mm socket with a breaker bar, torque wrench, jack stands, wheel chocks, wire brush, copper or graphite grease for the hub centering surface, chalk or marker, tire pressure gauge

Part

  • 🔩 No consumables needed. If necessary: a set of wheel bolts (M12x1.25 thread, seat type, ball or cone, to match the wheel), wheel weights, valve stems. Wheel balancing at a tire shop is recommended for all 4 wheels
There's a full repair manual for this car Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online). See manuals →

Step by step

12 steps
  1. Park the car on a level, firm surface, put it in first gear and set the parking brake. Place wheel chocks behind the wheels that stay on the ground.
  2. Before lifting, loosen the bolts on the wheel you are going to remove by about half a turn. The wheel must still be on the ground.
  3. Position the jack under the reinforced, flanged section of the sill (rocker panel) near the wheel. It has marks or a stamped area for the jack. Raise the car until the wheel is off the ground. For safety, back up the car with a jack stand. Do not work under the car while it is supported only by a jack.
  4. Remove the bolts completely and take off the wheel. Mark it with chalk (for example, FL, FR, RL, RR) if the tires are directional or you have an asymmetric tread pattern. This will help you install the wheel correctly next season.
  5. Clean the hub and the wheel mounting surface with a wire brush to remove rust and dirt. Apply a thin layer of grease to the hub centering lip. Clean the bolt threads as well. Do not lubricate the threads. They only need to turn in easily.
  6. Install the winter wheel on the hub. If the tire has a directional tread pattern, the rotation arrow must point in the direction of forward travel. If the tire is asymmetric, the "Outside" marking must face outward.
  7. Thread all 4 bolts in by hand until they stop, so you don't strip the threads. Snug them lightly in a crisscross pattern with the wrench.
  8. Lower the car to the ground and tighten the bolts with a torque wrench in a crisscross pattern. The tightening torque for the Sandero II is about 105 N·m (77 lb-ft) (check the exact value against the manufacturer's specification). Do not use an impact wrench for tightening.
  9. Repeat the procedure for the other three wheels.
  10. Check the tire pressure and adjust it to the value on the placard (on the driver's door pillar or inside the fuel filler flap). For winter tires, many people run 0.1-0.2 bar higher than the standard value. Don't forget to check the pressure in the spare wheel as well.
  11. After 50-100 km of driving, re-check the bolt torque. This is especially important for alloy wheels.
  12. If the wheels were not balanced after the previous season, or you feel vibration at 80-100 km/h, have them balanced at a tire shop. Wheels taken off for storage should be washed and inspected for cuts and bulges, and the remaining tread depth should be checked.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not place the jack on suspension parts, on a sill without a reinforced section, or on the oil pan: you can deform the body or damage components. Never get under a car that is supported only by a jack. If you lack experience, or if you doubt the condition of the bolt threads (they spin freely or show signs of stripping), take the car to a tire shop. Incorrect tightening torque and worn threads can cause the wheel to come off while driving.