Alloy wheel torque wrench settings

Post by **Cornholio** » 20 Jul 2006 11:50 am

After hearing Pete's 'wheel nut / windscreen' horror story, I've eventually (

) ventured into my tool box to retrieve the torque wrench.

Is there any difference between steel and alloy wheels? I remember checking the nuts on Sausage (steel) but have never done it with Rory (alloy).

In fact, dare I be so bold as to ask if anyone knows how tight they should be?

Thank you!

Gavin.

Post by **SteveP** » 20 Jul 2006 12:05 pm

They're supposed to be 110nm, as courtesy of Andy who I asked about this yesterday!

Post by **Cornholio** » 20 Jul 2006 12:06 pm

Thank you!

Post by **mac** » 20 Jul 2006 01:08 pm

Had this question in a PM yesterday.

For 300 series recommended torque is 115Nm (about 85lbf.ft) (some sources give 110Nm).
For 400 series recommended torque is 110Nm (about 81lbf.ft)

The above is given for both alloy and steel wheels so I would suggest it is not absolutely critical. I would suggest you use the 300 figure and as with all alloy wheels recheck tightness every so often (and one week after fitting).

Mac.

Post by **990** » 20 Jul 2006 01:10 pm

That means I need to check the alloys this weekend then

Post by **Cornholio** » 20 Jul 2006 02:19 pm

Thank you Mac

Post by **redline** » 20 Jul 2006 03:05 pm

I usually just tighten my nuts until I go blue in the face and get short of breath

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dont know if this is of any help to you Gavin

Post by **Cornholio** » 20 Jul 2006 03:47 pm

Thank you Mr Redline. Maybe a bit too much information there.

Trying hard not to visualise it.

Post by **jtbo** » 20 Jul 2006 04:12 pm

redline wrote:I usually just tighten my nuts until I go blue in the face and get short of breath ,

dont know if this is of any help to you Gavin

I do usually stop when I'm in red phase

Also put some grease to threads so I can open them later, that is easy part as need to use only body weight and not so much muscles

Post by **redline** » 20 Jul 2006 04:13 pm

no , its not rude I have one of those extendable thingys !!!!!!

I will try to find a picture for you Gavin

Post by **redline** » 20 Jul 2006 04:20 pm

well it took a bit of searching but it was worth it this thing gets longer when you need to use it , sits comfortably in the palm of your hand you have to twist it a bit to get the desired effact but with very little exertion loosens off the tightest of nuts

Post by **Cornholio** » 20 Jul 2006 04:22 pm

[edit] Please Mick, no pictures

Post by **redline** » 20 Jul 2006 04:27 pm

oops , got so excited I forgot the picture

Post by **Cornholio** » 20 Jul 2006 04:29 pm

Phew, that's a relief.

(No pun intended)