Tom, which one did you get? I need one for the race car, but the 18V I tried didn't do even 63 lb-ft lug nuts.

 

In response to the origional topic, I'd like to point out two things. Take it as constructive criticism from someone who's been there. First of all, yes that method works to hold the wheel, and yes I've done it before, with a rock, brick, jack... The issue is, when you put force onto the wrench, and the object slips or moves out, and the wheel free turns, you may be going for a ride... it may, and most likely would turn into a "look and make sure you weren't seen" bruise to the ego, but you could also send your mouth or forehead into the wrench, or ground. It may be worth the extra 5 minutes to put it back on the ground. I've also found having a second person stand opn the brakes while you break each lug loose is a nifty time saver as well.
Second, That torque wrench your using, is it a cheap type purchased from pep boys or simular? Just a heads up. If your torquing anything important, you may want to reconsider this torque wrench. I used to use this same one (or at least one identical in looks) and after hearing how in-acurrate it can be, especially after some use, i went out and bought a better one. I tested both and noticed that the cheap one is quite eradic in its torque specs. I noticed how things weren't getting torqued to as much as they should have been. Scary when you get the new torque wrench on your lugs, and they turn another quarter turn, or half turn more when both wrenches were set at the same setting.
Both issues are minor, just thought i'd give you something to think about for a little while.
~Eyal

 

Great! I'll be using part of my gift certificate for that!

 

Question - where can you get a torque wrench recalibrated/adjusted?!? TIA

 

Griots has a service for $25 I think. Free if you bought it from them.

 

boy, am I glad I'm not the only person who was wondering about cleaning the inside of the wheels..is this a great country, or what? And the 2x4 idea was terrific too.