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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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lug torque specs for aluminum wheels?
I`m rotating my tires, and am wondering what the torque specs are? And is it the same for aluminum and steel wheels? I have the stock aluminum wheels. Thanks.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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My owners manual states 125-150 ft/lbs. I torque mine to 135 ft/lbs. It doesn't matter if the wheel is steel or aluminum. The torque is determined by the thread size which is 9/16".
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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I go 150 on my steel wheels.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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150. You can always take off a slightly overtightned lug nut but your SOL if they start spinning off.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Thanks guys, I torqued them down to 125, but maybe I should take it up a bit.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Page 319 of my owner's manual states 135 lb. ft.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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I have my aluminum Weld rims at 135, per the dealer and manual. No problems, but I would check them after you heat the tires up to make sure your still at 135.
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