Torque Thrust II's wheel nut torque
06-11-2005, 06:10 AM
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Torque Thrust II's wheel nut torque
The torque for American Racing TT II's says 50-65lbs. which seem a little light, what are you guys torquing your wheels at.... 
06-11-2005, 06:08 PM
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According to Haynes & Chilton the stock rallies should be 70 and the stock aluminum 80. I went with 80 on my aluminum wheels...
Is it really a big deal? I have seen guys at wheel shops simply set thier air tools to 'high' when they put lug nuts on. I guess I'd rather know for sure my nuts are torqued properly.
Is it really a big deal? I have seen guys at wheel shops simply set thier air tools to 'high' when they put lug nuts on. I guess I'd rather know for sure my nuts are torqued properly.
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06-11-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Boofers
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Is it really a big deal? I have seen guys at wheel shops simply set thier air tools to 'high' when they put lug nuts on. I guess I'd rather know for sure my nuts are torqued properly.
Is it really a big deal? I have seen guys at wheel shops simply set thier air tools to 'high' when they put lug nuts on. I guess I'd rather know for sure my nuts are torqued properly.
Properly does not mean Really f-in tight. Proper means to the proper torque.
That is dependant upon the material the stud is made from.
06-11-2005, 08:38 PM
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[QUOTE=427V8That is dependant upon the material the stud is made from.[/QUOTE]
There's a little more to it than just what material the studs are made. If that were the case, then why are are there different specs for steel ralley versus the aluminum. Accordingly, then GM used different material for the studs for the aluminum wheels.
The best torque specs should come from the manufacture. If the studs are not original or OEM equivalent, it would best to call them to be sure. 50 ft/lb does seem awfully low.
There's a little more to it than just what material the studs are made. If that were the case, then why are are there different specs for steel ralley versus the aluminum. Accordingly, then GM used different material for the studs for the aluminum wheels.
The best torque specs should come from the manufacture. If the studs are not original or OEM equivalent, it would best to call them to be sure. 50 ft/lb does seem awfully low.
