Hello,

I've recently noticed that my lug nuts seem to be fairly loose every time I go to remove my wheels (I do it often for various reasons) but it has literally never caused a problem so far. I just always make sure to check them and tighten them. Stupid of me, and I figure I need to ask for any knowledge on my situation and hopefully find a cause and solution. It is noticeable on my rear wheels, but I don't think the problem persists up front. Fortunately, every time they've been loose, the wheel is always still stable. I'd rather not take my chances, despite my good luck thus far.

Sup?

Thanks for your time

 

Were they torqued properly when installed? I forget what the manual says but mine are inbetween 95 & 100lbs and they never come loose.

 

gah... I just tighten the **** out of them...

Know of a fix? 'cause no like this.

 

Torque to 80 lb. Drive around a little bit, then retorque them again. It should be good after that.

Check on the torque every now and then if you are really worried after the steps above

 

I feel like an idiot ._.

Thanks for the support guys.

 

Doh............................................... ........................

 

Are you retorquing 50 miles after re-installing them?

Are you using a torque wrench?

Let usk know

 

I torque my lugs to 80 with my torque wrench once without the need to re-torque them, they've never come close to being lose. Do you have spacers, it's possible you have a quality issue or lugs themselves are too short....
Gary

 

No spacers. Possibly quality issue. Lug nuts definitely not too short.

 

Are wheels centerered on the hub? Do your wheels have the centering rings? Torque to 80lbs.

 

What lugs do u have if the seat is not tapered it could cause issues like this.

 

There's....^....a possibility, maybe Gunther needs a new set of lugNUTS?
Gary

 

Sorry to change the topic a little, but how do you guys put on and take off lugs (especially painted ones) without scratching them?