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Old 06-17-2011 | 07:13 AM
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Wheel torque spec?

what FT/LBS should I torque the rims to?
Old 06-17-2011 | 10:27 AM
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80 ft-lbs
Old 06-17-2011 | 11:31 AM
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I thought it was 85lb ft.
Old 06-17-2011 | 12:55 PM
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80lb.ft per manual for 2010 G.
Old 06-17-2011 | 02:36 PM
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80lb/ft is correct
Old 06-17-2011 | 03:18 PM
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I go 85lbs
Old 06-17-2011 | 05:09 PM
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I go 86 ft-lbs or 90ft-lbs
Old 06-18-2011 | 02:22 PM
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75-80ft-lbs is good for almost any car..
Old 08-02-2011 | 10:41 AM
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I just tighten till I hear a nice big "CRACK"... jk
80 lbs and I check it often.
Old 08-03-2011 | 04:01 AM
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80 85. same thing. and ^^ lol why do you check it often.?
Old 08-21-2011 | 10:09 PM
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i used to do it hand tight...until i arrived at my house one night after work with only 3 wheels remaining...im tempted to buy a torque wrench now
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i used to do it hand tight...until i arrived at my house one night after work with only 3 wheels remaining...im tempted to buy a torque wrench now
Old 08-21-2011 | 10:23 PM
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80 Ft-lbs
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torque wrenches are expensive though.....

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^ true that.


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