C5 wheel torque specs
05-08-2004, 11:51 AM
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Re: C5 wheel torque specs (3318C5)
Does anybody know what the lugs should be torque to on stock wheels??? Thanks........
Wheel nut torque is listed in your Owner's Manual under Capacities and Specifications.
05-08-2004, 11:58 AM
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Re: C5 wheel torque specs (3318C5)
Taking that a step further, actually three steps.
To ensure even application of the torque, 100 ft-lbs achieved in a three step process. such as all lugs at30, then all at 70, and finally all at 100...applied in a star pattern.
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To ensure even application of the torque, 100 ft-lbs achieved in a three step process. such as all lugs at30, then all at 70, and finally all at 100...applied in a star pattern.
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05-08-2004, 01:31 PM
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Re: C5 wheel torque specs (3318C5)
100 ft #'s is right. I have also found that I need to retorque them after a few days. The Alum wheels seem to loosen? I using the same wrench at the same setting and they always snug a little the second time.
05-08-2004, 05:35 PM
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Burning Brakes
Re: C5 wheel torque specs (Ranger)
Taking that a step further, actually three steps.
To ensure even application of the torque, 100 ft-lbs achieved in a three step process. such as all lugs at30, then all at 70, and finally all at 100...applied in a star pattern.
Ranger
To ensure even application of the torque, 100 ft-lbs achieved in a three step process. such as all lugs at30, then all at 70, and finally all at 100...applied in a star pattern.
Ranger
I then also retorque to 100 lbs after a few days.
05-09-2004, 05:07 PM
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Re: C5 wheel torque specs (3318C5)
Now for a reality check....how many retail tire shops do/know this, I would say slim to none! From what I've seen most just hire young kids and they twist till they can't anymore.
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07-16-2018, 01:41 PM
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07-16-2018, 02:53 PM
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We'll work on the smart a** comments. 100# sounds right for Z wheels.
07-16-2018, 03:13 PM
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The old joke, tighten then till they snap then back them off half a turn.
Agree with the above, I tighten mine to 100# in two star shaped patterns. I have CCW wheels and I do not find that they back off much when re torquing them.
Remember to reset your wrench to zero, apparently it is not good to keep them loaded to a particular amount.
Good luck.
Agree with the above, I tighten mine to 100# in two star shaped patterns. I have CCW wheels and I do not find that they back off much when re torquing them.
Remember to reset your wrench to zero, apparently it is not good to keep them loaded to a particular amount.
Good luck.
