Torque Spec for 18" Wheels?!?!?
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Torque Spec for 18" Wheels?!?!?
OK, I'm trying to figure out the best torque spec for a set of 18" Volk wheels. I called Mackin and they wouldn't give it out b/c of "liability" issues. I think the factory spec for the stock 17s on an IS is 72 ft/lbs. I'm guessing something close to 80 should be right for 18s???
Does anyone know? I'm sure it depends on how heavy the wheels are, etc. You'd think there'd be something relatively standard for a 5 lug pattern. What do you suggest?
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Does anyone know? I'm sure it depends on how heavy the wheels are, etc. You'd think there'd be something relatively standard for a 5 lug pattern. What do you suggest?
Thx.
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Nevermind...I spoke too soon...should've checked the forum FAQ's first. It will still vary depending on the wheel but at least I'll be in the right neighborhood.
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Re: FAQ
Originally posted by Brandon@TR
I'm not sure what FAQ you looked at but the torque setting for an IS300 is 76 Ft Lbs.
I'm not sure what FAQ you looked at but the torque setting for an IS300 is 76 Ft Lbs.
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You mean the FAQ that Rominal posted? There might be some good information there, I'm not sure. That sticky is not The Tire Racks information. The spec I gave you is correct, 76 Ft Lbs. The factory spec should be used there is no reason that using different or larger tires and wheels would change the torque spec. There is probably nothing wrong with 86 ft lbs. but it is not the correct spec for that car. If this was a modified race or track car or drag car then there might be a reason for a change but for %99 of CL users the factory spec is correct.
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Re: FAQ:
Originally posted by Brandon@TR
You mean the FAQ that Rominal posted? There might be some good information there, I'm not sure. That sticky is not The Tire Racks information. The spec I gave you is correct, 76 Ft Lbs. The factory spec should be used there is no reason that using different or larger tires and wheels would change the torque spec. There is probably nothing wrong with 86 ft lbs. but it is not the correct spec for that car. If this was a modified race or track car or drag car then there might be a reason for a change but for %99 of CL users the factory spec is correct.
You mean the FAQ that Rominal posted? There might be some good information there, I'm not sure. That sticky is not The Tire Racks information. The spec I gave you is correct, 76 Ft Lbs. The factory spec should be used there is no reason that using different or larger tires and wheels would change the torque spec. There is probably nothing wrong with 86 ft lbs. but it is not the correct spec for that car. If this was a modified race or track car or drag car then there might be a reason for a change but for %99 of CL users the factory spec is correct.
however, for quite a few aftermarket wheels on the GS i have seen so far already, after you put on the wheels, the lug nut goes on A LOT LESS turns than 11. for example on my hre, i can only have 3 turns in the front and 5 turns in the back. same with some volks i have seen before. is that a problem?
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