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Dec 29, 2006 | 03:11 PM

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stock lugs. need help

well im putting my new rims on my stock lugs, and i was told that i have to torque the lug nuts. does anyone know if i have to or what they have to be at? need help fast, theyre going on the car any minute.

Dec 29, 2006 | 03:13 PM

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100 lbs/ft

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Dec 29, 2006 | 04:05 PM

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do i NEED to torque the lugs?

Dec 29, 2006 | 04:19 PM

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Yes! 100 ft lbs

Dec 29, 2006 | 04:28 PM

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Dec 29, 2006 | 04:28 PM

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dont mean to **** people off but would it be that bad if i tightened them as much as i could and then after driving a bit retightening them? i cant get my hands on a torque wrench right now and ive waited so long to get the rims.

Dec 29, 2006 | 04:36 PM

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Over torquing lug nuts is known to warp rotors and break lug studs . . . 100 ft/lbs does not take much effort.

Can you do it? Sure it's your car.

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Dec 29, 2006 | 04:55 PM

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ive tightened them as much as i could without a tq wrench and when i got to work to torque them i noticed i overtightened them so i loosened them up and torqued them properly, like Xsta said its not hard to over tighten them