Wheel nut torque rating?

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Mar 1, 2005 | 10:50 PM

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Wheel nut torque rating?

Being a Corvette newb (Just got my first vette), I was wondering how hard am I supposed to torque on the wheel nuts on my C6? I just bought the GM wheel locks and need to install them. Thank a bunch!

Mar 1, 2005 | 10:54 PM

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100 ft lbs I believe.

Mar 1, 2005 | 11:17 PM

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100ft-lbs is what my c4 takes and it "feels" like every other wheel lug nut in terms of the amount of force I have to apply to tighten it to 100 ft-lbs

Mar 2, 2005 | 01:37 AM

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Must use troque wrench

Mar 2, 2005 | 01:54 AM

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its on page 5-94 of the owners manual, 100 ft/lb.

Mar 2, 2005 | 07:45 AM

AU N EGL

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100 ft /lbs on cold lugs. Dont torque your wheels after hard hot drives.

Mar 2, 2005 | 08:00 AM

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What was the cost of the GM locks?

Mar 2, 2005 | 12:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stlthxlr8r

What was the cost of the GM locks?

Thanks for the responses everyone. 100 ft/lb is what I took a guess on. The lugs on my wheels were at about 110 ft/lb cold though, but I don't think it's a huge deal. But yea I realized quickly to always use cold measurements. After a 25 miles freeway drive my torque wrench click off 120-125 ft/lbs and I still couldn't budge the lugs! Decided to wait til morning and 105-110 did it easily.

The price I paid for the locks from the dealer was about 30 bux. However, if you can get them straight from the manufacturer for about 17 bux. The brand is McGarde I think?