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Re: do you need a torque wrench or will a regular tire ....
Posted by 2Slow (more from 2Slow) on Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:16:08
In Reply to: do you need a torque wrench or will a regular tire ...., davec, Mon, 18 Mar 2002 23:00:46
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The correct answer to this question is that you _shuold_ use a torque wrench.
For wheels, a real cheap beam type torque wrench will get you close enough. You do _not_ need the expensive, and usually more accurate, click type for wheels. The torque specs aren't so critical that a few percent is going to make a real big difference.
That said, I don't think you would be doing anything too evil or damaging if you skipped the torque wrench completely. I never really used one on wheels for years, but be warned that modern rotors are fairly sensitive to uneven torquing, so if you don't have a decent "feel" for torque values use the torque wrench.
The key is to attempt to tighten the wheels to a roughly equal level that is sufficiently tight, (not overtight) and you will be fine. But for the ten bucks a beam torque wrench will set you back it might be a worthwile investment.
-Joe
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Posts in this Thread:
- do you need a torque wrench or will a regular tire ...., davec, Mon, 18 Mar 2002 23:00:46
- Re: do you need a torque wrench or will a regular tire ...., steve, Wed, 20 Mar 2002 21:34:22
- Re: do you need a torque wrench or will a regular tire ...., 2Slow, Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:16:08 <-- Viewing This Message
- Buy a torque wrench (more, long), John Davies, Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:12:19
- duh - 2nd part answer. Sears, craftsman tools dept ;o), Dave, Mon, 18 Mar 2002 23:11:59
- torque wrench = excellent investment.. (m), Dave, Mon, 18 Mar 2002 23:07:42
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