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goldenyears


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Recently had a ranger service .. wheel nuts  were definitely over torqued  after service ....  should be 135nm and were 170nm !! don't think they used a torque wrench just the air gun !!

Am I wrong in saying even 135nm appears to be too tight especially for after market  wheels ? I struggle to get the nuts off without using a breaker bar !!  

I have always just used a wheel wrench and after many years of driving no issues !

Most nuts don't last too long especially after trying to get them off a few times ! I now use a torque wrench and 110..120 nm appears to be tight enough .

Question is has anyone else eased off a bit on their own wheels regards torque etc ?  for me the recommended wheel nut settings toooo tight .



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Toyota Landcruiser 200 is 131nm for Alloy and 209 for steel wheels. I was checking one nut after service, but have got slack on that. Thanks for the prompt Dave.

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Nearly lost a wheel on my newly built van. Ruined couple of studs and a wheel. So I missed checking them after its first short trip. Rang the trailer place I got the 13" sunraysia steel rims from and they said 110nm which to me is really tight. But it is what it is. I suggest sticking to the recommended nm, sounds right.

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You get pretty good at tightening . Then say 120*!on each stud cross / cross then rotation tighten sequence .

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140nm for Land Rover Freelander alloy rims.



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It is critical that the studs and nuts are clean and dry to get the appropriate torque.
DO NOT apply any lubricant unless the manufacturer's torque setting is specifically stated to be for lubricated threads. It makes a huge difference and can cause serious over tightening.
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Yes, many people use lube. Yet every new car on the market doesn't get any such stuff on the studs upon assembly. Go figure.

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I just tighten them until something in my elbow goes "Click".

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Aus-Kiwi wrote:

You get pretty good at tightening . Then say 120*!on each stud cross / cross then rotation tighten sequence .

 Highly experienced friend,owner of tyre shop for 20 years,says 110nm  max for wheels.Cheers



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Some are on so tight they have turned the metric thread pitch to Whitworth!



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yobarr wrote:
Aus-Kiwi wrote:

You get pretty good at tightening . Then say 120*!on each stud cross / cross then rotation tighten sequence .

 Highly experienced friend,owner of tyre shop for 20 years,says 110nm  max for wheels.Cheers

 120*  as in torque to yield method ., You usually do them  all evenly tight then go around again one last time .  * is rotation . A guide .  From 2011 to 2019 its 135nm .,  if you want to take torque wrench with you ?  



-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 7th of August 2019 11:04:25 AM

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This chart could be useful



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thanks greystone ........ 



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j contacted Jayco factory and they said 150NM on my Silverline.

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