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I'm going to be installing my 20's soon and wondering if i needed to buy a torque wrench to tighten the wheels to proper specs or just tighten the lug nuts really good?
I don't need to jack the car up to re torque them do I? i just do it while the car is on the ground correct... this is really a dumb question but i was just wondering...
I figured that i would jake each side up one at a time put the wheel on then slightly put the lug nuts on to a snug fit and then lower the car to the ground and fully tighten?
I don't need to jack the car up to re torque them do I? i just do it while the car is on the ground correct... this is really a dumb question but i was just wondering...
just an idea, if u dont feel like fooling with it and buying tools, just go to experienced tire shop and have them install them, since you are getting a package and you just need them bolted on should only cost you 20-30 dollars, and that way itll be done right and you dont have to break a sweat, just be sure to request the use of a thinwall socket, and dont forget to get them to install your hub rings if you have them
I figured that i would jake each side up one at a time put the wheel on then slightly put the lug nuts on to a snug fit and then lower the car to the ground and fully tighten?
I figured that i would jake each side up one at a time put the wheel on then slightly put the lug nuts on to a snug fit and then lower the car to the ground and fully tighten?
and make sure you do that in the star shape pattern and you are set
Has anyone used those brake dust shield to keep the Brake dust off the rim? Someone mentioned those to me but i needed opinions on them because it may look really stupid...
just an idea, if u dont feel like fooling with it and buying tools, just go to experienced tire shop and have them install them, since you are getting a package and you just need them bolted on should only cost you 20-30 dollars, and that way itll be done right and you dont have to break a sweat, just be sure to request the use of a thinwall socket, and dont forget to get them to install your hub rings if you have them
This is sometimes a good idea but even trustworthy shops don't always torque the lugs properly. Yes, they will say they do but you can never trust them. I've routinely found every single shop I've been to at one time or another torqued the lugs too tight. More than likely just impacted back on. This ranges from local tire shops to supposed respected tuner shops in the area. The problem is some employees may to it right and others may not. I would say invest in a torque wrench and do it yourself because even the Lexus dealer over torques my lugs when I get the car back from service. I always retorque my lugs whenever a shop removes the rims. Its pretty easy to tell when its torqued over 100 ft lbs when you try to remove it.
Thanks...I will more than likely do it myself... I'm not that familer with the torque wrench. I think i just turn the dial to the specific torque spec and tighten until i hear clicking? Is that right?
Thanks...I will more than likely do it myself... I'm not that familer with the torque wrench. I think i just turn the dial to the specific torque spec and tighten until i hear clicking? Is that right?
06-28-05, 09:17 PM
