Proper torque for wheel lugs
#3
Race Director
Be sure too to follow a 'star' pattern in tightening the lug bolts.
Sincerely,
Macster.
#4
Three Wheelin'
And if you have wheel locks, those should always be the first bolts you loosen and the last ones you tighten/torque.
Last edited by logray; 11-09-2011 at 10:05 PM.
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#8
Race Director
Sincerely,
Macster.
#9
Rennlist Member
Do not torque the lug nuts or bolts to 130Nm if oiled or anti seize is used. The nominal 130nM is for dry bolts, if the threads are lubricated 130nM might cause the bolts to exceed their yield strenght.
#10
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I have always used 85 ft/lbs with my thin coating of anti-seize on both OEM aluminum lug nuts & Box bolts
#11
Race Director
The 130nM (96ftlb) torque value is for bolt threads treated with a "thin coating of Optimoly TA (aluminum paste), on the shank, and between the bolt head bearing surface and the spherical cap ring (under the head). There is a caution: "Do not grease the spherical bearing surface of the wheel bolts that faces the wheel!"
Sincerely,
Macster.