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What are the correct wheel torque settings (ft lbs) for the chrome wheels? I did not see this spec in the manual. Only item I saw was correct torquing pattern.
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100 ft.lbs. page 5-104 in the 2008 manual.
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If there the factory chrome it's 100 pounds just like the rest of the stock wheels.
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correct me if I am wrong, but aren't you supposed to torque down all 5 in a star pattern at 60 ft/lbs, then redo them to 100 ft/lbs?


That is how the old ones were, as well as the F-body's. I haven't taken delivery of my 08 yet, but Im sure it is the same
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Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times
correct me if I am wrong, but aren't you supposed to torque down all 5 in a star pattern at 60 ft/lbs, then redo them to 100 ft/lbs?


That is how the old ones were, as well as the F-body's. I haven't taken delivery of my 08 yet, but Im sure it is the same
Yes, it helps provides equal pressure around the wheel by applying the torque at increments. But overall the general setting is 100 foot lbs. Tire stores all use 100.

Hey, anyone know when that Dale E. movie is going to be on? Can't find a thing about it anywhere.
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I was wondering about that movie too????
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Saw an ad for it someplace just can't remember where.
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Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times
correct me if I am wrong, but aren't you supposed to torque down all 5 in a star pattern at 60 ft/lbs, then redo them to 100 ft/lbs?


That is how the old ones were, as well as the F-body's. I haven't taken delivery of my 08 yet, but Im sure it is the same
Standard procedure on all autos.
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Originally Posted by JSVet08
100 ft.lbs. page 5-104 in the 2008 manual.
I always set mine to about 95 lbsft. Anything close is good. The important part is getting them all the same; consistancy is important. Many "warped rotors" are the result of poorly torqued lugs. When my last Vette was new, one was tightened to 50lbs and another was off the chart and needed a breaker bar to take off.
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
Standard procedure on all autos.
Yes, but where is the Dale Earnhart movie playing?
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Originally Posted by jvesalga
Yes, but where is the Dale Earnhart movie playing?
Instead of hijacking the dude's thread just start one in OT - you will get your answer quick!
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Originally Posted by C6 MoneyPit
Instead of hijacking the dude's thread just start one in OT - you will get your answer quick!
Hmmm, okay thanks!
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