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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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I just purchased an 08 out of state and the dealer added the 15 spoke accessory wheels for me. I just purchased the locking lug nuts for a little added protection. The manual does not have the torque requirements so I called a local dealer who was a little fuzzy on the exact number.

Does any one here know the torque required for the lug nuts?
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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95-100 lbs.
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100 ft./lbs.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Default 2008 Owners Manual Specs

See page 5-104 in the 2008 Owners Manual for more details:

Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft.

Other interesting data regarding tire pressure on page 5-67:
If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of 175 mph
(282 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold
inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure
shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever
is lower.
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Originally Posted by Silverspeed
100 ft./lbs.

Don't forget -- the locking lugs always go on last and come off first!

Cheers,
Kent
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Originally Posted by Mark923
See page 5-104 in the 2008 Owners Manual for more details:

Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft.

Other interesting data regarding tire pressure on page 5-67:
If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of 175 mph
(282 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold
inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure
shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever
is lower.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark923
See page 5-104 in the 2008 Owners Manual for more details:

Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft.

Other interesting data regarding tire pressure on page 5-67:
If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of 175 mph
(282 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold
inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure
shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever
is lower.
Thanks, I must have missed that in the manual. But I did try looking there first!

Thanks again.
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