 Lug Nut torque???, damn I'm a noob |
 Jun 13, 2006 - 5:19 PM
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Almost done detailing and I just need the torque specs. on the lug nuts for a 99 GT Hatch w/ stock wheels...
I've searched but with no helpful results. Thanks In Advance for helping a celi noob -------------------- '99 GT & '06 GTI
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Jun 14, 2006 - 4:40 PM
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Overtorquing the lug nuts may eventually damage or break the stud. And overtorquing can lead to actually stretching the threads and causing premature failure.
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Jun 14, 2006 - 6:23 PM
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QUOTE(LewFX @ Jun 14, 2006 - 5:40 PM) [snapback]444651[/snapback] Overtorquing the lug nuts may eventually damage or break the stud. And overtorquing can lead to actually stretching the threads and causing premature failure. Exactly. Two years at Discount Tires. We have a sheet that tells the exact torque, so thats what I always go by. -------------------- |
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Deezz_Nuttz Lug Nut torque??? Jun 13, 2006 - 5:19 PM
thedro i dont really kno the torque needed or specified..... Jun 13, 2006 - 5:32 PM BLINKYxMUNKEY 80 lbs. All toyota cars are 80 lbs. Jun 13, 2006 - 5:32 PM Deezz_Nuttz sweet, thanks for the fast replys guys... be sure ... Jun 13, 2006 - 5:34 PM Deezz_Nuttz Photos of my finished (or should I say semi finish... Jun 13, 2006 - 7:18 PM celiracer I honestly think its 100lbs when i take my car to ... Jun 13, 2006 - 9:55 PM BLINKYxMUNKEY Haynes Manual on Page 1-4, says Torque Specs for W... Jun 13, 2006 - 10:23 PM celiracer hmm thats interesting. O-well i'll leave them ... Jun 13, 2006 - 11:44 PM dustin15brown umm i'm almost positive the manual says 103...... Jun 14, 2006 - 1:33 PM
presure2 QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jun 14, 2006 - 2... Jun 14, 2006 - 1:44 PM dustin15brown so is it bad if i leave mine at 103? Jun 14, 2006 - 3:57 PM celiracer No man. I have mine to 100ftlbs. And have been for... Jun 14, 2006 - 4:08 PM |
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