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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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Question Lug nuts torque spec
How much should I torque my drag wheels lug nuts? I’ve got 12mm x 1.50 RH - 3.250” L studs
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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We torque the rears @ 100 and the fronts @ 75. That should be plenty for your car.
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same here
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I do 95 for the rears and 85 for the fronts
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Wow, on that small of a stud? I only torque my 1/2 studs to 70lbs on the rear and 62lbs in the front.

I torqued my old 5/8s to 90lbs.
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what kinda wheel? weld recommends 50 on the rears.
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Originally Posted by kmracer
what kinda wheel? weld recommends 50 on the rears.
yes theyr Weld Pro Stars. but i believe it is the thread, pitch and length of a bolt or stud is what indicates the required torque value; not the brand of the wheel !
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Honestly, for the smaller studs, you could do 75 all the way around, but we like that little extra for the back just to be safe.
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We're probabaly running the same studs.. Just stock replacement, extended ARP studs. I torque mine to 100ft/lbs and never had any trouble.
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I've always gone 100 on my stock studs. . .
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Originally Posted by Duffster
I've always gone 100 on my stock studs. . .
GM specifies 100 lb ft for stock 12mm studs.
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alright guys, thanks for the info
ill just torque mine as mad_steve recomended
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Here's a pic of 12mm studs at 100ft-lbs with too much traction at 70mph....
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i guess ill be fine with the 12mm studs for now. its just a mild setup on the stock rear
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