On 2009-04-24, Clete <lecllaij@halifax.ca> wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:54:15 -0500, Joe
><joe@spam.hits-spam-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
>>Just wanted to double-check this. I have never tightened the lug nuts
>>on tires using any method other than "as tight as you can get them",
>>using either a wrench or an impact gun. Since I am worried about the
>>potential of warping the rotors, I bought a torque wrench and today I
>>replaced the wheels on my 06 Civic Si.
>>
>>The specs I found said 80 ft/lbs. This is what I did. It really
>>doesn't seem all that tight, though. Is this the right torque, or was
>>I mislead? Last thing I want is a wheel coming off at speed, and I DO
>>like to drive hard... ;-)
>
>
> Lug nuts have no bearing at all on rotors. Torque for lug nuts is for
> 1. Safety
> 2. Alloy rims and safety

I am pretty sure you are wrong on this. I have read many reports, as
well as talked to several mechanics, who have stated that over-torque
on lug nuts on single thickness (non-ventilated) rotors will cause
warping.

I am no expert, by far, but I have already seen a difference. The
front wheels were making noise when torqued up, and the noise has
disappeared at 80 ft/lbs.

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