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11-23-2009, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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Torque Wrench
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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 |
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11-23-2009, 01:04 PM | #3 |
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^^ eh.. torquing is good, but your lugs will be fine as long as they are tight.
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11-23-2009, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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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.
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11-23-2009, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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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!
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11-23-2009, 01:11 PM | #6 |
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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.
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Its probably *best* for the car to torque them every time, but far from necessary |
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11-23-2009, 04:41 PM | #9 |
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I don't torque mine.
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11-23-2009, 04:53 PM | #10 |
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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
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11-23-2009, 05:32 PM | #11 |
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I always use a torque wrench. It makes removing them a lot easier when it's time to swap again.
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11-23-2009, 06:17 PM | #12 |
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.
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11-23-2009, 09:56 PM | #13 |
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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...
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11-23-2009, 10:25 PM | #14 |
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put winters on both cars tonight....couldnt even find my breaker bar let alone the torque wrench.....giant ratchet ftw!
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11-23-2009, 11:33 PM | #15 |
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I always torque my wheels down. I think factory spec is 76 ft lbs
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11-24-2009, 08:10 AM | #16 |
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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.
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11-24-2009, 10:57 AM | #17 |
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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 |
11-24-2009, 12:41 PM | #18 |
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