Wheel torque
Mar 4, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Wheel torque
Mounting soon 18 / 19 Reproduction Competition Grey wheel and need to know recommended torque setting(s).
Mar 4, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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I snug them up gently then do the 1st pass 60 ft lbs, 2nd pass 96 ft lbs. I'm pretty sure that's correct.
Mar 4, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Mar 4, 2012 | 10:55 AM
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14
Well I was going to suggest checking out David Farmer's page, but it appears his page is now longer up and running.
Mar 4, 2012 | 11:13 AM
Burning Brakes
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Mar 4, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Justinjor
I snug them up gently then do the 1st pass 60 ft lbs, 2nd pass 96 ft lbs. I'm pretty sure that's correct.
Exactly correct, do each pass in a criss cross pattern to seat the rim nice and flat.
Douglas in Green Bay
Mar 4, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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The GM wheels are torqued to 100 ft-lbs.
