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Jul 27, 2012 | 03:15 PM

how2222

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Wheel Nuts

Just took of my wheels and the lung nuts werer so tight i need to stand on them to get them off is this normal. Any one knows how tight to make them .

Jul 27, 2012 | 03:21 PM

Don-Vette

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When I have work done,I always tell them I want the lugs done by hand, not with the impact gun.

Jul 27, 2012 | 03:25 PM

BigJoe

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100 ft lbs Here is a good thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ut-torque.html

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Jul 27, 2012 | 03:59 PM

Orange05_C6

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100 ft lbs Here is a good thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ut-torque.html

Just put my rims back on, torque wrench to 100ft lbs. Don't forget the copper never-seize for easier take offs next time

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:07 PM

Dave S

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Originally Posted by how2222

Just took of my wheels and the lung nuts werer so tight i need to stand on them to get them off is this normal. Any one knows how tight to make them .

Proper torque setting is 100 ft lbs....also use a dab of anti-seize lubricant on each stud. Don't use an impact wrench (air or electric) unless you check with a torque wrench.

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:16 PM

Orange05_C6

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Proper torque setting is 100 ft lbs....also use a dab of anti-seize lubricant on each stud. Don't use an impact wrench (air or electric) unless you check with a torque wrench.

i still wouldn't use a impact gun. its too easy to over tighten and its easier to scratch or damage your lugs with them. But thats just me.

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:37 PM

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When using grease on the stud threads be aware the effect it has on the torque.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/to...ts-d_1693.html

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:59 PM

AORoads

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Originally Posted by EXPIM

When using grease on the stud threads be aware the effect it has on the torque.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/to...ts-d_1693.html

I was told a long time ago you could get a false reading by using any form of lube.

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Jul 27, 2012 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange05_C6

Just put my rims back on, torque wrench to 100ft lbs. Don't forget the copper never-seize for easier take offs next time

Quote:

Originally Posted by EXPIM

When using grease on the stud threads be aware the effect it has on the torque.

http://<b>http://www.engineeringtool..._1693.html</b>

The last post is most important, putting any kind of lube on the lugs and then tightening to 100 lb/ft will be seriously over-torquing. People usually get away with it, but that doesn't make it a good idea.

If you have a beater that you drive through salty winter, and only take the wheels off every 40k miles for new tires/brakes, then removing the nuts might be a problem. On our Corvettes, they've always come off easily even when i did drive in winter.

EDIT-
Bill beat me to it!

Last edited by Gearhead Jim; Jul 27, 2012 at 05:05 PM.

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