Who here uses torque wrenches for wheel installs? If so, what number to you torque it to?

 

I use 85

 

I use 80 ft/lb but I also check once a week. Never needs adjustment. Anybody else go this low. SHould I bump up to 85 (requires a new tq wrench as mine is only rated to 80)?

 

FSM specifies 72 to 87 foot pounds, I use 80 foot lbs when I torque wheels.

 

I use 80 ft lbs. It is the average of the FSM specs. I wouldn't get a new torque for only this.

 

I also use 80.

Brian

 

I just installed new rims and they are at 80

 

I change my wheels all the time (racing wheels/street wheels) and I use 80 as well.
No issues.

Axel

 

85 here. The way I drive I can loose them if use 80

 

I race on road circuits and 80 has never been an issue. I don't think you'd lose them at 80

Axel

 

80 here.

 

according to the chart at costco tires, 87.

 

After snapping a couple of lugs on SWMBO's van, I bought a torque wrench from tirerack.com (NTB played NASCAR on one wheel. They did replace all 5 lugs when I yelled at them.)

The 2002 owners manual says 80 lbs, so that's what I do. I've checked a couple of times, and they are staying tight.

 

mine goes to 80lbs 2. but i bend mine trying to over tighten ,,its craftsman though, they will replace it free

 

75 here

 

80 here.

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