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Feb 23, 2021 | 05:35 PM

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Phil1098

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Originally Posted by Vet Interested

One would hope the manufacture would test their product to ensure it would meet this specific requirement.

While on the surface I agree with you 100%, I just have a little apprehension when I look at the total surface area the red arrow is pointing at and asking it to take 140 ft-lbs. of torque.

Feb 23, 2021 | 07:02 PM

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JerryU

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Originally Posted by Phil1098

One thing to consider is the lugs on a C8, when properly tightened, are at 140 ft-lbs. and that's a noticeable amount over the old cars at 100. Point being, are the locking keys and nut up to the task of being tightened to 140 ft-lbs. before they strip out?

I've had my wheels off for my low dust pads install. Use McGard puzzle wheel locks. No issue with 140 ft-lbs.

Feb 23, 2021 | 07:35 PM

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Driver_WT

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Originally Posted by Phil1098

While on the surface I agree with you 100%, I just have a little apprehension when I look at the total surface area the red arrow is pointing at and asking it to take 140 ft-lbs. of torque.

I agree. I have broke these cheap lock keys (right where the red arrow is pointing) on vehicles where the wheels were torqued to 90 ft lbs. Happened on two different vehicles. Now I don't use those wheel locks. If you can find the locks with the fully splined nuts, they are the best for longevity, but they are easier for a thief to get the lock nuts off.

Feb 24, 2021 | 08:23 AM

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JerryU

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^^^
Yep had that happen with the Gorilla Locks I had on my Truck. NEVER on 6 Vettes and others with McGard. No issue with 140 ft-lbs when I installed low dust pads on my C8! Will not buy anything else- probably why GM sells those with their logo (at 4 times the price.)

Last edited by JerryU; Feb 24, 2021 at 08:24 AM.

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