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02-27-15, 08:32 AM

GRPFAN

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Service Tip on Your Wheel Rims

Using Toyota, Lexus or any service center to rotate your tires,

Check and make sure they torque those lug nuts and not use a high power air wrench.

Over tightening can warp your aluminum rims.

02-27-15, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GRPFAN

Using Toyota, Lexus or any service center to rotate your tires,

Check and make sure they torque those lug nuts and not use a high power air wrench.

Over tightening can warp your aluminum rims.

Don't most of their air wrenches have a torque setting?

02-27-15, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GRPFAN

Using Toyota, Lexus or any service center to rotate your tires,

Check and make sure they torque those lug nuts and not use a high power air wrench.

Over tightening can warp your aluminum rims.

And brake rotors.