Torque those wheels, and check them...
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Torque those wheels, and check them...
Put the new wheels on last week, torqued them down at 100ft-pd, well, decided to check them just now, man, I was surprised at how much both fronts had loosened 
, so I torqued them down again 
. 100ft-pds is correct, right? 
, so I torqued them down again . 100ft-pds is correct, right?
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You should always re-torque your new wheels after driving 50- 100 miles.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=107
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=107
Last edited by JW Motorsports; Aug 5, 2009 at 02:28 PM. Reason: Fixed my re-torque
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Hi There:
I use the 100 ft.lbs. setting as the standard. I just ran across this info. while looking for other data. On page 3-98 of the 2001 s/manual it states to : Tighten the nuts in a criss/cross pattern to 190N-m(140 lb.ft.) I,am thinking it must be a typo error.
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I use the 100 ft.lbs. setting as the standard. I just ran across this info. while looking for other data. On page 3-98 of the 2001 s/manual it states to : Tighten the nuts in a criss/cross pattern to 190N-m(140 lb.ft.) I,am thinking it must be a typo error.
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You should always re torque your new wheels after driving 50- 100 miles.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=107
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=107
Agreed! I always check our family van as well after a tire rotation, etc.
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Good info, thanks guys, but yep, I think that 140ft-lb is a bit much. 
I knew most of you knew the torque settings, just wanted to be sure. 
I knew most of you knew the torque settings, just wanted to be sure.
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Yes! That is correct!
I too just experienced this when I re-checked the Torque and was suprised they needed to be re-torqued after the install of the Brake Lines!
It's an easy check, hate to read a post - Wheels fell off @ MPH.....
Thanks,Matt
I too just experienced this when I re-checked the Torque and was suprised they needed to be re-torqued after the install of the Brake Lines!
It's an easy check, hate to read a post - Wheels fell off @ MPH.....
Thanks,Matt
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I also torque all 4 wheels to 100lbs with the wheels "OFF THE GROUND"... not sitting on the ground. I pull the E-brake for the rears, and use my wheel locks for the fronts.
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I pull the E-brake for the rears, and use my wheel locks for the fronts.Toque
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OK OK....I'll stop eating my wheaties and torque at 100 !!
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Hi There:
I use the 100 ft.lbs. setting as the standard. I just ran across this info. while looking for other data. On page 3-98 of the 2001 s/manual it states to : Tighten the nuts in a criss/cross pattern to 190N-m(140 lb.ft.) I,am thinking it must be a typo error.
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I use the 100 ft.lbs. setting as the standard. I just ran across this info. while looking for other data. On page 3-98 of the 2001 s/manual it states to : Tighten the nuts in a criss/cross pattern to 190N-m(140 lb.ft.) I,am thinking it must be a typo error.
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Hi There:
Thanks 87SAM for the acknowledgement
I appreciate it.
I think the same way you do typo error.
If this was an aircraft tech. manual we would be calling the engineers about this & have them issue a written supplement reflecting the change.
Have good weekend.
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Thanks 87SAM for the acknowledgement
I appreciate it.
I think the same way you do typo error.
If this was an aircraft tech. manual we would be calling the engineers about this & have them issue a written supplement reflecting the change.
Have good weekend.
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Yes, you have the right torque specs. Good reminder about checking the lugs - normally done after driving about 25 miles or so.