On 2009-04-24, Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv> wrote:
> Joe <joe@spam.hits-spam-buffalo.com> wrote in
> news:slrngv2vhn.rka.joe@barada.griffincs.local:
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>> 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.
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>> 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,
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> It is the correct torque. 80 ft-lbs puts a LOT of clamping force on the
> wheel.

Thanks Teg. It just FEELS to light... ;-)

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> Too many clueless people seem to think the "correct" torque is the figure
> where they need to jump on the ratchet to achieve it.

It's the way most of us were taught by Dad... ;-)

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>> or was
>> I mislead? Last thing I want is a wheel coming off at speed, and I DO
>> like to drive hard... ;-)
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> At 80 ft-lbs you will have no problems with wheels coming loose. Nor will
> you have problems with studs snapping off.

Exactly what I needed. As always, appreciate the good info.

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