Joe <joe@spam.hits-spam-buffalo.com> wrote in
news:slrngv49n9.u2g.joe@barada.griffincs.local:

> 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:
>>
>>> 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,
>>
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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... ;-)




That's why people break fasteners (I'll turn the wrench juuuust a little
more...).

You need to learn the "feel" that comes with approaching correct torque.
There's a sudden ramp-up in turning effort that is your clue.



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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... ;-)




My dad was a mechanical engineer. I still have his old beam-type torque
wrench.




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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.
>


You're welcome.


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