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Captain McFunk · 05-13-2010, 11:57 AM

Had to say pics inside to get someone in here, this is definately a boring topic!

Anyways, here's what I'm doing today:

So that is why I need to know what I need to torque my wheels to when putting them back on!

Thanks!

Captain McFunk

Reeko · 05-13-2010, 12:13 PM

It is in the manual.

140 Ft lbs. (Seems kind of high to me).

PQ · 05-13-2010, 12:17 PM

Just do it like it's been done for years. About............. hmmmmmpfhhhh.......... that much.

Captain McFunk · 05-13-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Just do it like it's been done for years. About............. hmmmmmpfhhhh.......... that much.

haha thats how i've always done it, but i now have a legit torque wrench so i figured id do it the right way!

ron10 · 05-13-2010, 12:33 PM

i have never put a lug nut on with a torque wrench in my life.never had one fall off yet.

redman · 05-13-2010, 01:13 PM

Never used a torque wrench on lugs for years. Had a Catera that seemed to get warped rotors all the time. I was swapping tires/wheels 3-4 times per year. Didn't believe it would make much of a difference but started using a torque wrench and pattern tightening the lugs. Stopped the warping pronto. Bought a second Catera and the rotors now have over 100k with no warping.

PQ · 05-13-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain McFunk

haha thats how i've always done it, but i now have a legit torque wrench so i figured id do it the right way!

I bought a reg. TW and went to torque my wheels, like you, for the first time EVER. And I didn't have a socket to fit.

So I just spun the wheel and stuck my finger in it and used the old method.

fredbo · 05-13-2010, 01:19 PM

dey always told me... if its tight, its aight lol

PQ · 05-13-2010, 01:23 PM

I'm assuming it's the car that dictates the specs and not the wheel?

05-13-2010, 11:57 AM	#1
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 701 View My Garage	Wheel torque specs? (pics inside) Had to say pics inside to get someone in here, this is definately a boring topic! Anyways, here's what I'm doing today: So that is why I need to know what I need to torque my wheels to when putting them back on! Thanks! Captain McFunk __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

05-13-2010, 12:17 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Just do it like it's been done for years. About............. hmmmmmpfhhhh.......... that much. __________________

05-13-2010, 01:23 PM	#9
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I'm assuming it's the car that dictates the specs and not the wheel? __________________

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05-13-2010, 12:13 PM	#2
Reeko Drives: 69 Camaro RS Conv. 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 88	It is in the manual. 140 Ft lbs. (Seems kind of high to me).

05-13-2010, 12:33 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i have never put a lug nut on with a torque wrench in my life.never had one fall off yet.

05-13-2010, 01:13 PM	#6
redman Drives: 18 2SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mi Posts: 81	Never used a torque wrench on lugs for years. Had a Catera that seemed to get warped rotors all the time. I was swapping tires/wheels 3-4 times per year. Didn't believe it would make much of a difference but started using a torque wrench and pattern tightening the lugs. Stopped the warping pronto. Bought a second Catera and the rotors now have over 100k with no warping.

05-13-2010, 01:19 PM	#8
fredbo Drives: black 2010 LS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 219 View My Garage	dey always told me... if its tight, its aight lol