LUG NUT torque

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Jun 23, 2005 | 01:09 AM

#21

REDC4CORVETTE

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From: Lahaina Hi

100 ft lbs in my books .I always torque them, I paid alot for the wheels.
GM also says after removing and installing wheels 100 times the studs should be replaced.

Jun 23, 2005 | 03:00 AM

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JrRifleCoach

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Originally Posted by tonymax2

I would advise checking the GM manual to see if that 100 ft-lb spec was with lubricated parts or "dry". The difference can be very great and could result in overtighting.

100 ft/lbs wet for lug nuts is good for me. I also retorque at 25-50 miles.

Jun 23, 2005 | 07:39 AM

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mseven

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From: The Motor City

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Originally Posted by C4DC

With my "clicker" type torque wrench, I was surprised how loose 100 ft.lbs is. When i'd do it by hand, i'd go significantly tighter than 100 just using feel and how tight I thought it should be.

Ive done the same thing to check myself and I had the same result. As was said if you use the torque sequince you should be bringing them up evenly (stepped) on all five anyways. The only ones that appear different are the locks for these rims (how it feels in tightness) .

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