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TSSUNAMI · 03-30-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Ours are 14mm. If Tony told you 100, then do 100. He knows more about wheels than anyone I know. He got me a great deal on my third set of Forgestars.

I actually went to my installer and told them this yesterday on my way home from work. Had them set me at 100 while I was there.

Nine Ball · 03-31-2013, 10:58 AM

Lug nut torque is just one of those things that everyone has a comfortable feeling with. Sort of like spark plug gaps.

Factory rating is 140 ft-lbs, which just seems abnormally high to me. I do not feel comfortable cranking them high. I've confirmed on numerous stock Camaros that the factory only sets them at 100 ft-lbs, despite what the owners manual suggests.

I usually torque 14mm studs to 100 ft-lbs. Never had one come loose. And, I won't worry about stripping or busting a lug stud by pushing 140 at it.

Tony

JHall651 · 03-31-2013, 11:13 AM

Thanks again Tony. I'll be posting some pics on your thread once I get the car back.

03-31-2013, 10:58 AM	#16
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Lug nut torque is just one of those things that everyone has a comfortable feeling with. Sort of like spark plug gaps. Factory rating is 140 ft-lbs, which just seems abnormally high to me. I do not feel comfortable cranking them high. I've confirmed on numerous stock Camaros that the factory only sets them at 100 ft-lbs, despite what the owners manual suggests. I usually torque 14mm studs to 100 ft-lbs. Never had one come loose. And, I won't worry about stripping or busting a lug stud by pushing 140 at it. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-31-2013, 11:13 AM	#17
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	Thanks again Tony. I'll be posting some pics on your thread once I get the car back. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit