torque on lug nuts
07-30-2007, 12:53 PM
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I always torqued mine to 70 ft-lbs in a star pattern, then went back over them at 100. Eases the torque onto the hub, keeps the brake rotor from warping. Never had a problem with rotors after starting this system.
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07-31-2007, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MCKNGBRD
I always torqued mine to 70 ft-lbs in a star pattern, then went back over them at 100. Eases the torque onto the hub, keeps the brake rotor from warping. Never had a problem with rotors after starting this system.
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this is the correct way of doing it LUg 1,3,5,2,4
07-31-2007, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TheLS1Kid
I torque mine to 80 ft-lbs.
I guess everyones a little different.
I guess everyones a little different.
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02-18-2008, 08:14 AM
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Lug nut torque is totally dependent on the size of the stud you have. Bigger studs/Lugs require more torque. The proper torque for a 12mm stud (which is I think, stock on these cars. And I'm too lazy to go out to the garage to look) is 70-80 ft.lbs. Aluminum wheels should always have the lugs retorqued several times till the torque stabilizes.
02-18-2008, 10:38 AM
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I bought a 100 ftlb torque stick. I think it works by magic.
http://www.torquestick.com/
http://www.torquestick.com/
02-18-2008, 11:30 AM
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With all the $$$ you spend on the car, don't cheap out. Do the wheels right and save yourself time and money in the long run.
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