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jbp-ohio · 05-07-2011, 11:01 PM

I don't think it matters whether the lugs are torqued to 100# or 140#, as long as they are all the same #.....

Inuyashas_Brother · 05-14-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancygrl

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.

That's a good point, the aftermarket "free with the wheels" lugs may not be able to withstand 140 ft/lbs.

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05-07-2011, 11:01 PM	#15
jbp-ohio Drives: '11 IBM 1LT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 53	I don't think it matters whether the lugs are torqued to 100# or 140#, as long as they are all the same #.....