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ZED SLED · 04-04-2011, 12:45 PM

I just had a set of American Racing Villian wheels installed and was wondering if the torque spec is the same as OEM? No info on this is available for non-dealers at American Racing or wheel pros website. The shop that installed had no idea so I told them to torque to 120 ft/lbs until I find out. Unless I hear otherwise I will re-torque to 140 per OEM spec as soon as I get about 25 miles on them. Is torque spec usually the same for alloy wheels?
Thanks

Kilo-9 · 04-04-2011, 03:15 PM

I believe the torque spec has more to do with the wheel stud than the wheel itself. I would torque to factory specs, but I'm no expert...

Rudy@Tirerack · 04-04-2011, 03:23 PM

Torque em to 140 ft lbs. Those look very nice on your car by the way.

PTS · 04-04-2011, 04:20 PM

Re Torque after 25 miles

ZED SLED · 04-04-2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks guys, that's kinda what I thought. Will definitely re torque after 25 miles.

BowlingSS · 05-01-2011, 12:11 PM

So the standard wheel torque is 140 ft/lbs? My fourth gen was 100.

Bill

The Stig · 05-01-2011, 01:29 PM

Manual says 140 ft/lb. I use that. Trust me here, you don't want to lose a wheel while going 70

kmcd · 05-01-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilo-9

I believe the torque spec has more to do with the wheel stud than the wheel itself. I would torque to factory specs, but I'm no expert...

He's absolutely correct. The torque specs are a function of the stud, not the wheel.

Nine Ball · 05-02-2011, 10:33 AM

We should start saying "Manual Specs" and "Factory Specs" to be specific when it comes to the Camaro. The actual factory that builds the Camaro sets them at 100 ft-lbs, even though the owner's manual says 140 ft-lbs. Don't believe me? Anyone that has never loosened a lug nut on their Camaro, grab a torque wrench and set it to 90 ft lbs to see if you can loosen a lug before the wrench clicks. Then set it at 95, 97, 98, 99, 100 etc. to see where it comes off. Just about every Camaro I've tested (and owned) is set at 100 ft-lbs. From the "factory".

grocerygetter · 05-02-2011, 11:03 AM

yeah...and I don't think its a stud function...anyone with race wheels that reads the paperwork will know.

Rock-It Man · 05-02-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmcd

He's absolutely correct. The torque specs are a function of the stud, not the wheel.

+1

Ovenmitt · 05-02-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilo-9

I believe the torque spec has more to do with the wheel stud than the wheel itself. I would torque to factory specs, but I'm no expert...

Correct. Torque is per the type, size, and grade of bolt you're torquing, not what you're torquing.

nancygrl · 05-03-2011, 09:15 PM

Installed my Forgestar F14's, so when I took off my stock wheels, the lugs were at 100 ft/lbs. And after reading many threads/posts here on C5 it seems to be a great debate 100vs140.

Well if you have aftermarket wheels, chances are you have non-factory lugs and I don't think they are spec'd to take 140 ft/lbs. I had ruined a wheel stud and lug nut trying to get them to 140. I replaced my rear wheel stud and got everything back together today. All my aftermarket lugs are set to 110 just for good measure, and will recheck after 25 miles.

FEN · 05-03-2011, 09:38 PM

Im running wheel locks on all studs and torque to 100 ft lbs......been doing so for almost two years with no issues and they have never loosened.

04-04-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	aftermarket wheel torque spec? I just had a set of American Racing Villian wheels installed and was wondering if the torque spec is the same as OEM? No info on this is available for non-dealers at American Racing or wheel pros website. The shop that installed had no idea so I told them to torque to 120 ft/lbs until I find out. Unless I hear otherwise I will re-torque to 140 per OEM spec as soon as I get about 25 miles on them. Is torque spec usually the same for alloy wheels? Thanks Attached Images __________________ Last edited by ZED SLED; 04-04-2011 at 02:45 PM.

04-04-2011, 03:15 PM	#2
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	I believe the torque spec has more to do with the wheel stud than the wheel itself. I would torque to factory specs, but I'm no expert... __________________

04-04-2011, 04:31 PM	#5
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Thanks guys, that's kinda what I thought. Will definitely re torque after 25 miles. __________________

05-01-2011, 01:29 PM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Manual says 140 ft/lb. I use that. Trust me here, you don't want to lose a wheel while going 70 __________________

05-02-2011, 10:33 AM	#9
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	We should start saying "Manual Specs" and "Factory Specs" to be specific when it comes to the Camaro. The actual factory that builds the Camaro sets them at 100 ft-lbs, even though the owner's manual says 140 ft-lbs. Don't believe me? Anyone that has never loosened a lug nut on their Camaro, grab a torque wrench and set it to 90 ft lbs to see if you can loosen a lug before the wrench clicks. Then set it at 95, 97, 98, 99, 100 etc. to see where it comes off. Just about every Camaro I've tested (and owned) is set at 100 ft-lbs. From the "factory". __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

04-04-2011, 03:23 PM	#3
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Torque em to 140 ft lbs. Those look very nice on your car by the way.

04-04-2011, 04:20 PM	#4
PTS Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Roswell, N.M. Posts: 439	Re Torque after 25 miles

05-01-2011, 12:11 PM	#6
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	So the standard wheel torque is 140 ft/lbs? My fourth gen was 100. Bill

05-02-2011, 11:03 AM	#10
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	yeah...and I don't think its a stud function...anyone with race wheels that reads the paperwork will know. __________________ -John S.

05-03-2011, 09:15 PM	#13
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Installed my Forgestar F14's, so when I took off my stock wheels, the lugs were at 100 ft/lbs. And after reading many threads/posts here on C5 it seems to be a great debate 100vs140. Well if you have aftermarket wheels, chances are you have non-factory lugs and I don't think they are spec'd to take 140 ft/lbs. I had ruined a wheel stud and lug nut trying to get them to 140. I replaced my rear wheel stud and got everything back together today. All my aftermarket lugs are set to 110 just for good measure, and will recheck after 25 miles. Last edited by nancygrl; 05-03-2011 at 09:26 PM.

05-03-2011, 09:38 PM	#14
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	Im running wheel locks on all studs and torque to 100 ft lbs......been doing so for almost two years with no issues and they have never loosened. __________________ CCW polished 505a's Front 20x10 w/275/40/20's Rear 20x11.5 w/305/35/20's Eibach 1" Pro Spring Kit Factory GFX MPD1 spoiler painted bowties 15% tint

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