what should the torque on the lug nuts? i just got new rims and tire and i wanted to do it right..... so if anyone knows that would be great

 

1 million pounds.

 

rly??

 

100 ft/lbs.

 

thanks

 

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.

Byrdman

 

I torque mine to 80 ft-lbs.

I guess everyones a little different.

 

Mine are at 100 ft lbs

 

this is the correct way of doing it LUg 1,3,5,2,4

 

Be careful...80 isn't enough. You're 20% low at that point. Assuming you have aluminum wheels, of course.

Byrdman

 

This info should be edited into the FAQ on the 1st post.

 

It is 100 ft/lbs and you make a star while torquing.

 

I have never torqued my wheels and have never had a problem...

 

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.

 

The owners manual states 100 lb/ft . . .

And tighten in a star

 

I bought a 100 ftlb torque stick. I think it works by magic.
http://www.torquestick.com/

 

100ft lbs for the win!!!

 

DO NOT rely on a torque stick. Always check it with a torque wrench. It isn't a bad idea to check the lugs after a few miles (25-50) of driving on a new wheel, especially a multi-piece wheel.

 

100 ftlb

 

What he said...torque sticks are great in theory, but they aren't very accurate nor consistent. I've seen variations as high as 20% on the same stick, so I just don't trust them.

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.

Byrdman