Torque on Lug Nuts
Quick question. Has anyone ever had to have their lug nuts re-torqued after having new tires installed?
Forum Discussion
GREGORYJ wrote:
A torque multiplier works well to remove 22.5" wheel lug nuts with the 450lb. torgue specs, but you should use a torque wench when installing them as you can't install them accuracy to 450lb with the multiplier.
I think a lot depends on the multiplier. My trucks with hub-piloted wheels I carried a old Blue Point 4-1 and Harbor Freight half inch torque wrench. Would set the wrench to click at 120. Extension and friction in the multiplier would be closer than the torque sticks used at the tire shop.
