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Old 04-24-16, 10:13 AM
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Sorry if this isn't the forum thread for this, but I just put on summer wheels back on my NX and noticed the specs indicate 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m), which I hadn't noticed seeing as I had the winter wheels installed at the garage. I've never owned a vehicle with wheel torque this low so is this common with most Lexus models? Most of my previous vehicles were always around 90-95 ft/lbs range which is the only reason I'm questioning this, so just need reassurance.
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Originally Posted by DBCOM
Sorry if this isn't the forum thread for this, but I just put on summer wheels back on my NX and noticed the specs indicate 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m), which I hadn't noticed seeing as I had the winter wheels installed at the garage. I've never owned a vehicle with wheel torque this low so is this common with most Lexus models? Most of my previous vehicles were always around 90-95 ft/lbs range which is the only reason I'm questioning this, so just need reassurance.
Yes it is common for Lexus. My 05 RX was 76. I was as surprised as you are. Never had a problem though
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In my ownership of various Toyota/Lexus models since 1998, the wheel torque has always been 76 ft lbs. I round up to 80 ft lbs (about the accuracy of a typical consumer torque wrench anyway).
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For a Japanese car, having a lug torque in the 70-80 range is normal. To be up in the higher range 90-110, that is typically GM or the other American brands.
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Originally Posted by Swacer
For a Japanese car, having a lug torque in the 70-80 range is normal. To be up in the higher range 90-110, that is typically GM or the other American brands.
My Audi was also within the 90 range (93 I think), same for my wife's VW. I set the torque wrench to 80 ft/lbs like someone mentioned. Thanks for the input everyone! Much appreciated!
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My 2010 Acura TL was 94 ft lbs.
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