Izzone

I am looking for a reccomendation for a good quality torque wrench for wheel removal.

Thanks

mobonic

Go to sears and get a craftsman.

100% lifetime warranty.

I got the one with the green and yellow readers for lbs. and nm

carrering

wheel removal? you mean install right?
don't use a torque wrench to loosen lug bolts.
i also use the craftsman torque wrenches. snap-on is way more, but a great brand too if you want above a consumer grade torque wrench.

mooty

DO NOT remove wheel with tq wrench.
you use either a breaker bar or impact gun.
tq wrench used ONLY to tq nut/bolt to spec
if you use tq wrench to remove nut/bolt, it will not last long.

a good tq wrench, snap on.

Izzone

I meant to tighten the wheel lugs back up

What model snap on woule be best?

QD3R250 or QDR 150

mooty

i dont know which is best, but i have TQFR250D
had it since 2002, used it every weekend, never a prob.

allegretto

Love my digital Craftsman!

Nizer

Izzone: Check this thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...er-wrench.html

skxf430

I think Izzone has an '07 so he does not have center lock wheels and have the need for the ridiculous torque wrench the '10's require.

mooty

thx for reminding me....
ugh... more tools....
why centerlock ugh...

JohnnyBahamas

I have a Snap On TQFR250D as well. I love it. Never a problem.

There's one for sale on eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/Snap-On-Tools-TQ...item2eab3e6fef

MJones

For the amount you will use the wrench, this will fill the bill at a reasonable price.
Breaks down and will fit in the trunk.
Some other Rennlisters have purchased as well

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx

mooty

looks just like my snap on, but much longer.
i shall get one of these puppies.

JohnnyBahamas

Whoa now!

First, that torque wrench states its settings are from 200 - 600 and that's a minimum well above the maximum of approx. 118 ft/lbs. on bolted wheels.

Second, that torque wrench is a 3/4" drive which would leave all 1/2" sockets useless.

Just sayin'.

MJones

^^^
My Bad thats for at CL hubs on the '10

For a 5 lug 07-08 the Sears is just fine