Lug nut torque specs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Klepton · 12-15-2016, 08:18 PM

Hello,
I have a 2011 2SS/RS with stock polished aluminum wheels. I just purchased some brand new OE 1LE wheels and black Gorilla locking lug nuts (for OE wheels) and am wondering whether the torque specs for the new wheels & lug nuts should be the same as the existing OE wheels & lug nuts? Thanks in advance...

CamaroDreams76 · 12-15-2016, 08:32 PM

110ft lbs unless the gorilla lugs say otherwise

Klepton · 12-16-2016, 10:41 AM

Thanks, but that doesn't seem correct. For the stock wheels, I have always torqued them to 140 lb ft (190 N m) because that's what my owner's manual states. My question was more about whether changing the wheels and lugs would require different torque settings.

Does anyone know if aftermarket lugs, specifically Gorilla locking lug nuts (Part # 96643BDX, which is designed for OE wheels), can be torqued to 140 lb ft?

h018871 · 12-16-2016, 11:10 AM

Klepton, i have the gorilla lugs too. i torque mine to 122lb/ft. i got that number from the 2013 factory manual........
RPO code RT2 is the steel wheels for the V6

ZL1-V · 12-16-2016, 11:16 AM

I have used them for several years now. There is no difference in the lug nuts torque specs. Tighten as specified.

LCPLPunk · 12-16-2016, 11:27 AM

I might get flamed for this, but I've always tightened by feel... :P

davidscamaro · 12-16-2016, 11:59 AM

The camaros use the same 14x1.5 thread pitch studs that GM has used on its full size pick ups scene 1999, the torque spec is 140 lbs on that thread pitch ,while you could safely go less than 140lbs and say go to 110lbs or 130lbs ,I would still torque mine to 140lbs

Welker2 · 12-16-2016, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

I might get flamed for this, but I've always tightened by feel... :P

I'll walk into that fire as well ... lol ... I have always done my feel as well & have never had any issues

fzggm4 · 12-16-2016, 12:04 PM

Will you be posting any pics of the new wheels? I have a 2012 vert in same colors and am debating black wheels myself.

CamaroDreams76 · 12-16-2016, 12:09 PM

Oh well 12ft lbs off.

CamaroFred · 12-16-2016, 01:02 PM

I wouldn't do wheel locks very tight as you will break the key trying to twist them off on the side of the road.

nancygrl · 12-16-2016, 01:17 PM

don't torque aftermarket lugs to 140...I tried that when I had my 2011 SS and had to get a rear wheel stud replaced as it f*cked up the threads.

Rainbow1616 · 12-16-2016, 01:39 PM

100 ft lbs on All my vehicles, never had one problem an never had to replace a stud.

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-16-2016, 02:00 PM

I did mine at 120 ft lbs and no issues.

12-15-2016, 08:18 PM	#1
Klepton Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, LS3, SW w/ IOM package Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 310 View My Garage	Lug nut torque specs Hello, I have a 2011 2SS/RS with stock polished aluminum wheels. I just purchased some brand new OE 1LE wheels and black Gorilla locking lug nuts (for OE wheels) and am wondering whether the torque specs for the new wheels & lug nuts should be the same as the existing OE wheels & lug nuts? Thanks in advance... __________________ View My Garage for list of current mods!

12-15-2016, 08:32 PM	#2
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,075 View My Garage	110ft lbs unless the gorilla lugs say otherwise __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-16-2016, 10:41 AM	#3
Klepton Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, LS3, SW w/ IOM package Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 310 View My Garage	Thanks, but that doesn't seem correct. For the stock wheels, I have always torqued them to 140 lb ft (190 N m) because that's what my owner's manual states. My question was more about whether changing the wheels and lugs would require different torque settings. Does anyone know if aftermarket lugs, specifically Gorilla locking lug nuts (Part # 96643BDX, which is designed for OE wheels), can be torqued to 140 lb ft? __________________ View My Garage for list of current mods!

12-16-2016, 11:10 AM	#4
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	Klepton, i have the gorilla lugs too. i torque mine to 122lb/ft. i got that number from the 2013 factory manual........ RPO code RT2 is the steel wheels for the V6 Attached Images __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

12-16-2016, 11:27 AM	#6
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	I might get flamed for this, but I've always tightened by feel... :P __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-16-2016, 11:16 AM	#5
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I have used them for several years now. There is no difference in the lug nuts torque specs. Tighten as specified.

12-16-2016, 11:59 AM	#7
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	The camaros use the same 14x1.5 thread pitch studs that GM has used on its full size pick ups scene 1999, the torque spec is 140 lbs on that thread pitch ,while you could safely go less than 140lbs and say go to 110lbs or 130lbs ,I would still torque mine to 140lbs __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

12-16-2016, 12:04 PM	#9
fzggm4 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 10	Will you be posting any pics of the new wheels? I have a 2012 vert in same colors and am debating black wheels myself.

12-16-2016, 12:09 PM	#10
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,075 View My Garage	Oh well 12ft lbs off. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-16-2016, 01:02 PM	#11
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	I wouldn't do wheel locks very tight as you will break the key trying to twist them off on the side of the road. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

12-16-2016, 01:17 PM	#12
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	don't torque aftermarket lugs to 140...I tried that when I had my 2011 SS and had to get a rear wheel stud replaced as it f*cked up the threads.

12-16-2016, 01:39 PM	#13
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	100 ft lbs on All my vehicles, never had one problem an never had to replace a stud.

12-16-2016, 02:00 PM	#14
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	I did mine at 120 ft lbs and no issues. __________________ Car mods: never enough!