[Z06] What is the Proper Wheel Nut Torque?

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03-03-2007, 11:34 PM

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What is the Proper Wheel Nut Torque?

My tire shop torqued my wheels to 105 lb.-ft. Is that what GM specifies?

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03-03-2007, 11:38 PM

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We torque wheel nuts to 100 at HPDEs.

Mike

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03-03-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Short-Throw

We torque wheel nuts to 100 at HPDEs.

Mike

Agreed, 100 ft/lbs. is specified in the owner's manual. However, 105 is no big deal and probably within round-off error of most torque wrenches.

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