rLx77

How many of you guys own a torque wrench and regularly re-torque your rims to factory specs?

I am thinking of investing in one, since I have aftermarket rims/tires - (I installed it myself, so I don't know exactly how much pressure I need to put on the lug nuts.) Plus, doesn't the pressure loosen over time on your wheels?

Where did you guys buy one, if you have one?

i30ds

iTrader: (8)

I just put them on tight.

attomica

I have a Craftsman torque wrench. I don't regularly re-torque the lug nuts, though. I just use it when I'm rotating the tires, doing a brake service, or something like that. I also go after any visit to a shop and re-torque the lug nuts, just to make sure some garage monkey didn't screw-up. I torque mine to 80 lbs/ft. You should definitely have one. I think they're a mandatory part of a tool box. It may not ever happen, but if you just put the lug nuts on "tight" and don't ensure proper torque specs, the possibility of problems increases.

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iTrader: (2)

i own one and used it on the spark plugs... never on the lug nuts after a rotation... i'll give that a shot.

I30tMikeD

iTrader: (8)

have done ton's of work on my car and don't own a torque wrench....I am a bad DIY'er