correct torque setting for wheels

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06-01-2002, 06:40 AM

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correct torque setting for wheels

like the question says...for a 95 civic LX...thanks

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06-01-2002, 07:47 AM

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Re: correct torque setting for wheels (Sam I Am)

I believe it's 80ftlbs

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06-01-2002, 08:01 AM

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Re: correct torque setting for wheels (mantic6t9)

I tighten the lugs until they get snug then about another 1/2 turn (if you dont have a torque wrench)

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06-01-2002, 08:54 AM

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Re: correct torque setting for wheels (Ricey McRicerton)

ya it's 80 but i almost had all four rims come off at 180 km/h so i just stand on them till there nice and tight

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06-01-2002, 11:35 AM

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Re: correct torque setting for wheels (mantic6t9)

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I believe it's 80ftlbs

we have a winner

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06-01-2002, 12:01 PM

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Re: correct torque setting for wheels (underrated99si)

I always tighten to 82 ft.

A buddy had a BMW, always tightened it to "x", a racer dewd told him to tighten to "x" + 15. His wheel came off that weekend at turn 7 - Road Atlanta.

The moral to this story is pick a proper tightenness, and stick with it.