I Know Its Been Done BUT - Torque on 16" Wheel Studs

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Apr 16, 2002 | 05:07 PM

ian_sadler

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Sorry but what is the recomended torque setting for std 16" Ali wheel studs?

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Ian

Apr 16, 2002 | 09:14 PM

RaymondH

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10 Kilogram Metres which is the same as 70 Lb.Ft.

Apr 16, 2002 | 09:23 PM

wrxjoy

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88lb/ft according to the tyre fitting boys, personaly I use 90lb/ft(dont want these coming loose now then do I).

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[Edited by wrxjoy - 4/16/2002 9:28:05 PM]

Apr 17, 2002 | 03:53 PM

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Agree with Raymond. 70 lb/ft is plenty and the standard Scoob nuts don't take kindly to much more than this, and neither do alloy wheels (which is why standard wheels have a steel seat).

Richard.