UKPAUL_VG_RS

Hi guys, I've had a quick look around but I can't see anything conclusive.

I've just tightened up my new wheels using the PI bar, stupidly on the first wheel I had the PI torque element facing inwards & over tightened the CL as I did not hear the click, I then re-started the procedure & did it all correctly with no issues, I never like to assume so wanted to check if you guys think this will be an issue? I've got no idea how tight I went but it was super hard to get off again.

Finally, when torquing the wheels, I just selected 450lb/ft to be safe & this seemed very easy to achieve with a minimal amount of force required (certainly vs loosening them!), I was just wondering how this compares with your individual experiences.

Thanks

PD

zedcat

I did the same thing on my .1 GT3 a few years ago. I inspected the CL bolt, wheel face etc and didn't see anything concerning. Retorqued correctly and no problems. I think I put close to 2.5k track miles on after the overtorque and had no issues.

UKPAUL_VG_RS

That's great thanks, if I had to guess it felt like I put twice the amount of force in to take them to 450lbs!

bluehorseshoe

Just take wheel off completely and inspect all threads closely. Make sure there aren't signs of metal shards. If the bolt threads in easily by hand, likely no damage done. In my experience, these are designed to not break if over tightened a bit.

991carreradriver

These PI tools leave a lot to be desired. I rarely get it to click after the back off. I am extremely disappointed with these bars. I invested in a torque multiplier and would rather deal with the certified error than these PI bars.

RENNtorq

PD -

Not that I would recommend it, but I've seen these nuts over torqued to as much as 700 lb*ft with no apparent detrimental effect so you are likely ok.

As Bluehorseshoe suggested, examine the threads when you have the wheel off next time, and also take a close look at the conical seat of the nut (where it presses against the wheel) to make sure there is no unusual deformation or marking on that seat.

UKPAUL_VG_RS

Much appreciated guys, I'll have my guy check it all out when he does a setup on it, it's a shame the Renntorq was not available when I bought this.

Thanks again,

Paul