Wheel lug torque?
#3
02-08-2015, 06:43 AM
Owner's manual does say 80 ft-lb for installing the spare. 80 is a very common number for Hondas, so I'm guessing it applies for the standard wheels as well.
#4
02-09-2015, 01:42 PM
Thank you. That's where I was confused, as the owners manual only shows the tightening torque for the spare at 80lb. I just assumed it would be the same for the regular wheels.
#5
02-09-2015, 02:48 PM
Since there is no torque wrench with the car the exact torque isn't terribly important. As long as the nuts are tight (and not overtightened) they should be fine. The stock wrench is made to allow sufficient tightness when used by a person of average strength.
If you are Hulk Hogan use caution, if you are Twiggy you might want to get a friend to tighten the nuts.
I prefer to use an aftermarket lug wrench shaped like a cross. It is less likely to damage the nuts but does require caution as it gives more leverage.
If you are Hulk Hogan use caution, if you are Twiggy you might want to get a friend to tighten the nuts.
I prefer to use an aftermarket lug wrench shaped like a cross. It is less likely to damage the nuts but does require caution as it gives more leverage.
#6
02-09-2015, 03:59 PM
GeorgeL, you must be in my age range (58) for you to use the Twiggy reference!
You're right, of course, about wheel nut torque. I use a torque wrench in my garage, because I enjoy the process, but if you just get it "nice and tight", it will be fine.
Of course, you have to have some feel for "nice and tight" . . .
(another George)
You're right, of course, about wheel nut torque. I use a torque wrench in my garage, because I enjoy the process, but if you just get it "nice and tight", it will be fine.
Of course, you have to have some feel for "nice and tight" . . .
(another George)
#8
02-09-2015, 06:28 PM
I would assume if OP is asking the torque specs he has a torque wrench. 
If one does not have a torque wrench and they work on their car at home, one should purchase said torque wrench so there is no guessing if anything is too tight or too loose.
Sometimes people are sausage fingered and ham fisted and they don't realize it, I've seen some engine blocks and heads get cracked that way lol
If one does not have a torque wrench and they work on their car at home, one should purchase said torque wrench so there is no guessing if anything is too tight or too loose.
Sometimes people are sausage fingered and ham fisted and they don't realize it, I've seen some engine blocks and heads get cracked that way lol
#11
02-15-2015, 11:31 PM
Im going to guess the wheel studs are M12x1.5, so the proper torque for an alloy wheel would be 70-80Ft/Lbs.
#12
02-18-2015, 12:23 AM
I always tighten to 75ft-lbs, tighten by hand and then bring in the torque wrench for the final top off.
#13
09-15-2015, 12:49 AM
also anyone recommend a good torque wrench?
relpacement lug nut :
torque wrench :
Last edited by phenoyz; 09-15-2015 at 01:19 AM.
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