Title says it all.

I don't mind spending $90 if it will last and is high quality.

Do I need a 1/2" or 3/8"?


Oh, and what is the max torque required to put the wheels back on?

Thanks

 

id say 100lbs would be the max you'd ever need.

if you plan on doing a lot of torquing and torquing stuff that needs to be very accurate, get a snapon. they are only $300 iirc.

if not, get a cheapy harbor freight one.

i dont use a torque wrench btw. although i have one

 

I think 75ish is the recommended for alloys? Can anybody verify?

 

my buddy has a 1/2 in snap on torque wrench and if i were to buy one for myself, that would be the one. on the wheel studs, go max 80 ft.lbs and put a small bit of anti seize inside the bolts.

 

yeah I think 80 lbs is right and it is a good idea recheck them after 100 miles

 

Actually I found a good general guide on here; 70-80lbs is recommended

Wheel Tech - Wheel Lug Torquing

There are a few cases on FF of people breaking off studs, don't go overkill on the torque and as Kelsodeez was saying, it is a good idea to put a small bit of anti seize inside the bolts.

 

i thought honda recommended 70 lb/ft for our lugs

 

it doesnt really matter. 70-80lbs is basically the same thing

 

I just looked it up in the 2007 Honda Fit factory Service Manual. The torque for wheel lugs is 80 ft-lb (103 N-m, 10.5 kgf-m).

 

i do 80 ft-lb on factory wheels and 70-75 on alloys. I have a Craftsman torque wrench, cost was $90 and it's broken now. Be sure to know that those are not covered under the lifetime craftsman warranty. It lasted me about 10 years.

 

Yeah that sounds about right, I usually go 90ish on OEM's (provided they are steel) and 75ish on Alloys.

I would say for the fit just set your wrench to 80lbs and you will be just fine

 

Thanks for the tip as I was thinking of getting the Craftsman due to their awesome warranties.... now I know better

Harbor Freight looks pretty appealing right now

 

I had a hf one and it lasted me 4 years. After it broke. I got a craftsman. That broke on the first wheel I did. Return it. Bought a snap on techwrench and now love it. Also it cost me $500. Cause I also do other work.

 

$30 craftsman beam torque wrench serves me well.

 

oh, fukka craftsman. at work, the manager had me throw out 15 craftsman torque wrenches because they suck. they dont hold their torque value, and are non corrective.

TORQUE WRENCHES NEED TO BE ADJUSTED REGULARLY. i calibrate torque wrenches at work twice a month

 

Yeah, stay away from Craftsman. Sears went cheapo and changed their supplier for the Craftsman name - they simply renamed it to another product. The original Craftsman maker is now with Home Depot and the Husky brand I think. Go by the torque wrench from Home Depot for $70 or so and get the old time Craftsman quality you remember from years ago. I researched this exact issue on the web quite a bit form several reviews.

 

no sh.it? husky is using the craftsman maker? i may have to get my new one from them.

 

just go snap on tools. way better.

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

Not sure about all tools - I just researched the torque wrench - it could be. And I'm pretty certain it is with Home Depot only in some exclusive deal with the old Craftsman maker.