Wheel Nuts
Race Director
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From: Hurst, TX USA
100 ft lbs Here is a good thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ut-torque.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ut-torque.html
Last edited by BigJoe; Jul 27, 2012 at 03:28 PM.
Racer
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100 ft lbs Here is a good thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ut-torque.html
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 
Retired & lovin' it!
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From: Jackson NJ
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.
Racer
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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.
Heel & Toe
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From: Memphis Tennessee
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
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/to...ts-d_1693.html
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
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
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/to...ts-d_1693.html
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When using grease on the stud threads be aware the effect it has on the torque.
http://<b>http://www.engineeringtool..._1693.html</b>
http://<b>http://www.engineeringtool..._1693.html</b>
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.