phatboyc

Another way of saying tightening your lugs nuts with a "star" pattern would be to say skip a bolt every time. Might be easier for some without shop experience to image. Oh and this applies only to 5 lug wheels.

Gernby

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I wasn't aware that overtorquing would contribute to rotor warpage. I knew that mismatched torque can cause it. My only fear about overtorquing would be stretched / fatigued lugs.

al503

I believe both can contribute.

slowandlow

no there is 2 types of wrenches the snap over with clicks when you hit the tork setting and the meter one with has a neddle with points to how much torque with is being aplyed

al503

I believe they call that a 'click type.'

Joe Z

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Any of you can screen print this post.

The only Correct 5 bolt tightening pattern is in the second illustration seen below.

I use all the time, with a torque wrench set to 80ft lbs.


- Joe Z

lobuxracer

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I'm really curious why so many people ignore the factory spec. You wouldn't do this with rod bolts, head bolts, or flywheel bolts, so why go tighter than spec on the wheels?

Joe Z

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Personally, I found 76ft lbs to be a bit on the low side...

Many times after 5,000 miles, I was able to lossen a few of my lugs with practically ZERO effort..
Thats when I made a decision to move it up to 80ft lbs.
I never had a problem since..!

Everyone has preferences..

However, I do agree that the 100ft lbs is a bit excessive.

- Jz

lobuxracer

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I use anti-seize on my wheel lugs. Maybe that's the difference. I've never had a problem with 76 ft-lbs on any of the 10 Toyotas I've owned in the last 18 years.

Purdue

JoeZ, thanks for the illustrations. I always wondered the right way to do it and you even gave me one for my 6 lug on the Expidition

Joe Z

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Did all 10 Toyota's use the flat washer type lug nuts??

Joe Z

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No problem.. Glad to help!!!

wolverine

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hmmm i just shoot that **** in with my airgun... is that bad? maybe i should start torque it next time

lobuxracer

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Yes. In fact, I bought some locking lugs for my '88 GTS Corolla and broke a stud at 76 ft-lbs. I decided they weren't that important right after that. Cars were:

GTS Corolla (x2)
MR2
MR2 SC (x2)
GTS Celica
MkIV Supra (x2)
Camry (wife's car)
Scion tC (x2)
IS350

Hmmm. Looks like a full dozen...

Joe Z

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Ok - I was just wondering....

BTW, Nice collection !