Torque Wrench - Toyota Yaris Forums

rossman · 11-23-2009, 12:41 PM

Hi,

Does anyone actually use a torque wrench when swapping summer to winter rims?

In the past I have never used one and I dont think it did any damage to my rotors or pads. But now that I have a new car and a nice yaris I dont want to take the risk.

Suggestions???

Thanks

1stToyota · 11-23-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossman

Hi,

Does anyone actually use a torque wrench when swapping summer to winter rims?

In the past I have never used one and I dont think it did any damage to my rotors or pads. But now that I have a new car and a nice yaris I dont want to take the risk.

Suggestions???

Thanks

I always use a torque wrench on my lugs. I also use torque sticks. In general I use some kind of torque wrench on any nut/bolt I tighten.

supmet · 11-23-2009, 01:04 PM

^^ eh.. torquing is good, but your lugs will be fine as long as they are tight.

cali yaris · 11-23-2009, 01:04 PM

Changing your wheels is not related to your brake system (rotors/pads).

I ALWAYS torque my lug nuts, but I think also take my wheels off more often than most do.

thebarber · 11-23-2009, 01:09 PM

i swapped wheels about a half dozen times this summer and never use my torque wrench anymore....though i used to use it all the time

now i just use a breaker bar w/ my socket to tq my lugs. a friend of mine from MO.com was surprised and disappointed that i didnt tq my wheels until he checked one of my wheels....was pretty much the right torque! ;)

i guess i just do it by feel now....

got some wheels overtorqued on the aveo by a local shop who obviously used an impact wrech....had to use a 4' long pipe on the end of my breaker bar to get them off!

bearda · 11-23-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Changing your wheels is not related to your brake system (rotors/pads).

I ALWAYS torque my lug nuts, but I think also take my wheels off more often than most do.

If you overtorque the lugs can't you warp the rotor? Kind of makes sense since you're increasing pressure on the rotor, especially if the torque is unbalanced from each lug.

Indianspringsaz · 11-23-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearda

If you overtorque the lugs can't you warp the rotor? Kind of makes sense since you're increasing pressure on the rotor, especially if the torque is unbalanced from each lug.

No

supmet · 11-23-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

got some wheels overtorqued on the aveo by a local shop who obviously used an impact wrech....

Ya, I've seen/had 2 cross threaded lugs(the 4 foot pipe just snapped the lug

), and about 100 over tightened from tire shops, dealers, brake shops, quick lube places. I'd say most place just impact them on way to tight... discount tire is the only place I've seen torque them, and you still have to watch to make sure they pick up the torque wrench sitting 5 feet away

Its probably *best* for the car to torque them every time, but far from necessary

nemelek · 11-23-2009, 04:41 PM

I don't torque mine.

fmicle · 11-23-2009, 04:53 PM

As far as I know, the aluminum/alloy wheels are more sensitive and should be torqued correctly, to insure that you have the same pressure/tightness on each bolt. I never used a torque wrench before on all my previous stock steelies, but it's a different ball game now

schleppy · 11-23-2009, 05:32 PM

I always use a torque wrench. It makes removing them a lot easier when it's time to swap again.

sex · 11-23-2009, 06:17 PM

I use a 1/2" Husky Pro 50-250 ft-lbs. torque wrench during each rotation. I find a 13/16" fits better than a 21mm. Get the right tool and use it.

TLyttle · 11-23-2009, 09:56 PM

I started using a torque wrench when the local tire shop stretched s few lugs putting on my snowies with an impact. Then they had the audacity to tell me that their impact was "torque controlled" and I was overtightening the new studs! Technicians they are not...

thebarber · 11-23-2009, 10:25 PM

put winters on both cars tonight....couldnt even find my breaker bar let alone the torque wrench.....giant ratchet ftw!

YarisSedan · 11-23-2009, 11:33 PM

I always torque my wheels down. I think factory spec is 76 ft lbs

MUSKOKA800 · 11-24-2009, 08:10 AM

I always use my torque wrench for final tightening. Bought one, may as well use it. The extra couple of minutes isn't an issue. I also insist that tire shops do as well. If you've ever been on the roadside fighting to get lugs undone with only the OEM tools you'd understand why.

robkay · 11-24-2009, 10:57 AM

I try to torque everything to proper specs. Do you homework, though, as torque wrenches come in various torque ranges and, in particular, quality.

I bought an S & K 74101 which, to me, was a good balance between price and quality, and also a good torque range for most apps I would be using it for. Here's a link (you might find it cheaper other places; I bought mine at tooltopia.com, but it doesn't look like they carry it at the moment):

http://www.amazon.com/SK-74104-10-fo.../dp/B00061SNHK

Roscoe · 11-24-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppy

I always use a torque wrench. It makes removing them a lot easier when it's time to swap again.

11-23-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
rossman Drives: 2006 YARIS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 23	Torque Wrench Hi, Does anyone actually use a torque wrench when swapping summer to winter rims? In the past I have never used one and I dont think it did any damage to my rotors or pads. But now that I have a new car and a nice yaris I dont want to take the risk. Suggestions??? Thanks

11-23-2009, 01:04 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Changing your wheels is not related to your brake system (rotors/pads). I ALWAYS torque my lug nuts, but I think also take my wheels off more often than most do. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-23-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	i swapped wheels about a half dozen times this summer and never use my torque wrench anymore....though i used to use it all the time now i just use a breaker bar w/ my socket to tq my lugs. a friend of mine from MO.com was surprised and disappointed that i didnt tq my wheels until he checked one of my wheels....was pretty much the right torque! ;) i guess i just do it by feel now.... got some wheels overtorqued on the aveo by a local shop who obviously used an impact wrech....had to use a 4' long pipe on the end of my breaker bar to get them off! __________________

11-23-2009, 04:41 PM	#9
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I don't torque mine. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

11-23-2009, 04:53 PM	#10
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	As far as I know, the aluminum/alloy wheels are more sensitive and should be torqued correctly, to insure that you have the same pressure/tightness on each bolt. I never used a torque wrench before on all my previous stock steelies, but it's a different ball game now __________________ 5% Tint Rear \| Micro Image LED Ignition Light Kit

11-23-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	^^ eh.. torquing is good, but your lugs will be fine as long as they are tight.

11-23-2009, 05:32 PM	#11
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	I always use a torque wrench. It makes removing them a lot easier when it's time to swap again.

11-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#12
sex View User's Garage Drives: 09 5DR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 310	I use a 1/2" Husky Pro 50-250 ft-lbs. torque wrench during each rotation. I find a 13/16" fits better than a 21mm. Get the right tool and use it.

11-23-2009, 09:56 PM	#13
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	I started using a torque wrench when the local tire shop stretched s few lugs putting on my snowies with an impact. Then they had the audacity to tell me that their impact was "torque controlled" and I was overtightening the new studs! Technicians they are not...

11-23-2009, 10:25 PM	#14
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	put winters on both cars tonight....couldnt even find my breaker bar let alone the torque wrench.....giant ratchet ftw! __________________

11-23-2009, 11:33 PM	#15
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I always torque my wheels down. I think factory spec is 76 ft lbs __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-24-2009, 08:10 AM	#16
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I always use my torque wrench for final tightening. Bought one, may as well use it. The extra couple of minutes isn't an issue. I also insist that tire shops do as well. If you've ever been on the roadside fighting to get lugs undone with only the OEM tools you'd understand why. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

11-24-2009, 10:57 AM	#17
robkay Drives: Hatch Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW OH Posts: 89	I try to torque everything to proper specs. Do you homework, though, as torque wrenches come in various torque ranges and, in particular, quality. I bought an S & K 74101 which, to me, was a good balance between price and quality, and also a good torque range for most apps I would be using it for. Here's a link (you might find it cheaper other places; I bought mine at tooltopia.com, but it doesn't look like they carry it at the moment): http://www.amazon.com/SK-74104-10-fo.../dp/B00061SNHK

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