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Offline Panthera

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Wheel bolt Torque
« on: September 25, 2015, 06:26:49 pm »
The plan for the weekend is remove my wheels and clean off the residue left behind from the old wheel weights. So what is the correct torque for the bolts to be tightened to?

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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2015, 06:59:27 pm »
120 lbft iirc
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2015, 07:20:46 pm »
120 ft/lbs is always the standard to go for. :happy2:
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2015, 07:22:55 pm »
WOW! that was quick replies. Much obliged guys.  :happy2:
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2015, 07:26:33 pm »
We don't hang about on here, we're all about speed on this forum! :drinking:
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2015, 07:30:34 pm »
I thought it was 120nm = 88.5 ft/lbs  :scared:
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2015, 07:37:22 pm »
While on the subject can anyone recommend a good cheap torque wrench? Or will a £20 eBay job be fine.

Sorry to troll your thread.
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2015, 07:48:09 pm »
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2015, 07:52:05 pm »
Quote from: PT82 on September 25, 2015, 07:37:22 pm
While on the subject can anyone recommend a good cheap torque wrench? Or will a £20 eBay job be fine.

Sorry to troll your thread.

I have this one. Haven't lost a wheel yet. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-1-2-Sq-Dr-Micrometer-Reversible-Ratchet-Torque-Wrench-30-210Nm-30357-/131578013924?hash=item1ea2a928e4



Quote from: Flyingscotsman on September 25, 2015, 07:48:09 pm
I have one from Halfrods. Not cheap but good quality.

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-professional-torque-wrench-60-300nm

Like that will add it to my wanted list when mine breaks  :party:
« Last Edit: September 25, 2015, 07:55:00 pm by dazza »
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2015, 07:58:04 pm »
Cheers guys  :happy2:
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2015, 08:29:24 pm »
I have a Silverline one, not expensive, had it years now... has been ok.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-633567-Torque-Wrench-2-inch/dp/B000LFTSG6
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2015, 08:56:53 pm »
Quote from: dazza on September 25, 2015, 07:52:05 pm
Quote from: PT82 on September 25, 2015, 07:37:22 pm
While on the subject can anyone recommend a good cheap torque wrench? Or will a £20 eBay job be fine.

Sorry to troll your thread.

I have this one. Haven't lost a wheel yet. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-1-2-Sq-Dr-Micrometer-Reversible-Ratchet-Torque-Wrench-30-210Nm-30357-/131578013924?hash=item1ea2a928e4



Quote from: Flyingscotsman on September 25, 2015, 07:48:09 pm
I have one from Halfrods. Not cheap but good quality.

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-professional-torque-wrench-60-300nm

Like that will add it to my wanted list when mine breaks  :party:

Draper tools are good too & that's a good price. :-)
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2015, 09:01:49 pm »
Quote from: dazza on September 25, 2015, 07:30:34 pm
I thought it was 120nm = 88.5 ft/lbs  :scared:
+1 for the 120 NM for the wheel torque.
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2015, 09:05:44 pm »
I agree with Dazza I've always done my wheels about 85-90lbft otherwise it's crazy tight to get off beside the road.
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Re: Wheel bolt Torque
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2015, 09:56:28 pm »

Quote from: doylebros on September 25, 2015, 09:01:49 pm
Quote from: dazza on September 25, 2015, 07:30:34 pm
I thought it was 120nm = 88.5 ft/lbs  :scared:
+1 for the 120 NM for the wheel torque.

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