How many pounds of torque to tighten the wheel lugs ?any suggestions ?
thanks

How many pounds of torque to tighten the wheel lugs ?any suggestions ?
thanks

80 FT Lbs will do the trick.

80 FT Lbs will do the trick.

Is that 80 FT LBS Canadian?

Is that 80 FT LBS Canadian?:lol::lol::lol::lol:






There are somethings we do the same as use guys.

I do mine by "feel" - that way I can be sure to get them off if I get a flat.

Tighten them up snugly and then give them an extra "nip" with the lug wrench has always been my technique. Also, check them again after 100 mi or so of driving.

108 Nm or 11 kgf-m according to the manual (also 80 lbf-ft)

thanks to yall

Would that be the same as 537575180111605.49 angstrom/metric tons? :razz:

I do mine by "feel" - that way I can be sure to get them off if I get a flat.

Tighten them up snugly and then give them an extra "nip" with the lug wrench has always been my technique. Also, check them again after 100 mi or so of driving.

I would suggest keeping a cheater bar in the E rather than not tightening them all the way... My friends make fun of my for it, but I use a torque wrench on nearly every bolt I reinstall on one of my vehicles... ESPECIALLY when its drivetrain or suspension related.

Just tighten till you can't tighten no more. IF you snap the studs off, then you over tightened them.:D

I would not recommend this, as like closer9, I also use a torque wrench on my wheels and other parts. When I got my tires put on, I made surer the shop used a torque wrench to tighten my wheels. They didn't have a torque wrench, but used torque sticks, which are essentially the same thing.

I do mine by "feel"

This could lead to problems,problems!

This could lead to problems,problems!

35 years on, it hasn't yet! Although, come to think of it, doing something ELSE by feel did lead to problems quite a few years back!

I thought I'd yank this one from the dead pile...

I use anti-seize compound on lugs and I believe that's considered a lubricant. Typically torque values change (lower) when a lubricant is applied to the fastener. Does anyone have a clue about how this might change the value for E lugs? Is there a general engineering rule that applies when only a dry value is available?

I do mine by "feel" - that way I can be sure to get them off if I get a flat.

I can't do mine by feel, I always feel too strong. ;-)

I thought I'd yank this one from the dead pile...

I use anti-seize compound on lugs and I believe that's considered a lubricant. Typically torque values change (lower) when a lubricant is applied to the fastener. Does anyone have a clue about how this might change the value for E lugs? Is there a general engineering rule that applies when only a dry value is available?

I looked at an SAE chart and the lubed value for the fasteners listed was just about 25% less across the board. But the following note was shown. FWIW...

What TQ does Honda recommend when putting stock alloy wheels on a 2010 Element when you are doing your own rotating. I always use a TQ wrench for this, and don't want to warp any rotors.

Threads Merged.

Here's a nice chart to use.

The 2009+ Elements should be the same as the chart only goes to 2008 (for the element)

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/brochure/info/tmpInfoWheelTorque.jsp

I use a TQ wrench for about everything, especially the wheel lugs. Uneven torquing of fronts can cause front wheel shimmy when applying the brakes. Doing it by "feel" went the way of the dodo bird years ago. If you ever have your wheels removed and rotated by a shop that does not use a TQ wrench, find another shop. I don't even like the TQ sticks some use. BTW....80 ft lbs is not that tight, so it won't be hard to get loose, no need to fear the TQ wrench.

About every nut on my bicycles also has a TQ rating, and I also use a small TQ wrench on those.