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Old 05-01-2007, 04:54 PM
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Default Lug nut torque--help needed

I did a search but could only find one reference to 95 ft/lbs for torquing the lug nuts. This reference was related DE/track requirements.

What is the torque recommendation for normal street use?

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Old 05-01-2007, 05:05 PM
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Same. 130 Nm (96 ft/lbs)
Old 05-01-2007, 05:32 PM
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What you already forgot after we did them on your car after the shock install
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I use anti seize and dont torque mine down that tight. I had a se to alloy lug nuts all twist from someone over torquing them.. I go 75-80 ft lbs tops.

Also the new factory lock tool will break if you go too tight.
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Same here, anti seize, tighten them up and them go once round and nip them tight. Remember, they will tighten up somewhat on the road. Oh yes, never get a garage to air gun them tight, because they will never come off without a lot of effort, ask me how I know!
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It's in your owners manual, 94 ft/lbs.
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I use 100 ft lbs which is within spec
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If you use a thread lubricant, drop the torque to about 70 ft-lb or you will develop too much clamping force. Anything above what the factory designs for and you are on your own for fatigue and other potential problems.

Thread lubricants are not recommended for wheel studs because of the risk that it will get between the wheel and the hub. Friction there is desirable to keep the shear loads off the studs. I think thread paste is a good idea, but only if you lower the torque and guard against the risk of getting lubricant behind the wheel. A 964 clearly has safety margin in the wheel studs, but it is bad practice to reduce factor of safety needlessly.



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