Wheel torque specs?
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 641
Likes: 50
From: SoCal
Wheel torque specs?
Trying to put on the wheel locks and can't seem to find wheel torque specs. In owners manual, page 653 it says "have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench of 76 ft lbs. However, they're referring to the spare donut.
So, not sure if spare donut has same torque specs as the regular wheel.
Also, anyone know what size socket i need for the lug nuts. I know my 13/16" socket will work, but i'm sure the lugnuts are Metric and the wheel lock doesn't work with a 13/16" socket..... I don't have any metric sockets big enough so i need to go buy one
So, not sure if spare donut has same torque specs as the regular wheel.
Also, anyone know what size socket i need for the lug nuts. I know my 13/16" socket will work, but i'm sure the lugnuts are Metric and the wheel lock doesn't work with a 13/16" socket..... I don't have any metric sockets big enough so i need to go buy one
Last edited by skiracer; Jan 15, 2016 at 10:28 PM.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 114
Likes: 8
From: Texas
I just installed <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-FACTORY-WHEEL-LOCK-SET-2016-RX350-RX450H-/331753594401" target="_blank">these wheel locks</a> on my 4RX 350 this morning using the lug wrench that came with the car. The wrench is 13/16".
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 98
Likes: 2
From: NY
Trying to put on the wheel locks and can't seem to find wheel torque specs. In owners manual, page 653 it says "have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench of 76 ft lbs. However, they're referring to the spare donut.
So, not sure if spare donut has same torque specs as the regular wheel.
Also, anyone know what size socket i need for the lug nuts. I know my 13/16" socket will work, but i'm sure the lugnuts are Metric and the wheel lock doesn't work with a 13/16" socket..... I don't have any metric sockets big enough so i need to go buy one
So, not sure if spare donut has same torque specs as the regular wheel.
Also, anyone know what size socket i need for the lug nuts. I know my 13/16" socket will work, but i'm sure the lugnuts are Metric and the wheel lock doesn't work with a 13/16" socket..... I don't have any metric sockets big enough so i need to go buy one
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 645
Likes: 135
From: NJ
"Using the McGard key and a wrench, tighten each lock to the torque specified in your vehicle owner’s manual. For best results, use a torque wrench and socket."
Their link is below
http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/cust...llationremoval
You might wish to inform your dealership's mechanics and service managers.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,222
Likes: 904
From: Ontario
If you do not torque one then you are cutting that safety factor and risk snapping lug nuts.
You MUST torque all 5 lug nuts.
Trending Topics
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
From: IL
Nope, you are wrong. McGard, the manufacturer of the wheel locks on my last 17 years of Lexus', says:
"Using the McGard key and a wrench, tighten each lock to the torque specified in your vehicle owner’s manual. For best results, use a torque wrench and socket."
Their link is below
http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/cust...llationremoval
You might wish to inform your dealership's mechanics and service managers.
"Using the McGard key and a wrench, tighten each lock to the torque specified in your vehicle owner’s manual. For best results, use a torque wrench and socket."
Their link is below
http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/cust...llationremoval
You might wish to inform your dealership's mechanics and service managers.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 259
Likes: 84
From: WA
I usually have Discount Tires rotate my tires every 5k miles. Last time, I took my car in for rotation at 10k miles and asked them to install the wheel lock nuts. They did it for free for obvious reasons.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post