No impact wrench on titanium lugs

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09-20-2017, 01:01 PM

dlpalumbo

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No impact wrench on titanium lugs

I read somewhere in Porsche literature (cant find it owner's manual, so maybe shop manual) that you shouldn't use an impact wrench on titanium lug nuts.

What's the consensus opinion?

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Dan

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09-20-2017, 02:21 PM

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I wouldn't use an impact wrench no matter what type of metal the lug nuts were made from. just seems like bad practice.

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09-20-2017, 02:24 PM

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I'll use an impact to snug lugs up but finish with a torque wrench.

I think the thought is that titanium is prone to galling and the impact will accelerate that.