lug nut torque?
05-22-2009, 09:38 PM
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lug nut torque?
Hey guys, a couple of questions for ya. Getting ready to do brakes this weekend, what do you torque your lug nuts to?
05-24-2009, 01:57 PM
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110# and 13MM socket if anyone is interested.
05-24-2009, 09:21 PM
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I would say about much torque as it takes to turn a Kia's crank, should tighten your lugs.
Good info.
05-24-2009, 11:44 PM
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I would say about much torque as it takes to turn a Kia's crank, should tighten your lugs.
Good info.
I don't know, going by that I'd be worried about my wheels falling off
05-25-2009, 02:06 AM
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I don't know, going by that I'd be worried about my wheels falling off
LOL, you are probably right.
05-25-2009, 03:03 AM
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I would say about much torque as it takes to turn a Kia's crank, should tighten your lugs.
Good info.
Lol, actually, close...
05-25-2009, 03:07 AM
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Lol, actually, close...
LOL, I was just being silly. That is awesome.
05-25-2009, 03:11 AM
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Yea, I know you were just kidding. I've definitly heard the "my lug nuts take more torque than your ____'s engine makes."
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lug torque is somewhere around 100ft pounds..
05-25-2009, 11:56 AM
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According to the factory service manual for factory aluminum wheels 140 fp. that’s in-between the high and low range.
05-22-2009, 09:38 PM
lug nut torque?
Good info.
