Yeah, nothing like snapping off wheels studs or stripping threads to make your day complete. I suppose that 120 ftlb spec is what your impact wrench is set to. Put them on NASCAR style and zip them on asap.

 

dang man. why are you riding my ayse. SORRY

 

Misinformation is the leading cause of stupidity here. Just trying to limit it.

 

I understand...

btw I dont work for a toyota dealer

 

LOL..

 

85 ft/lbs. is the standard...

 

Yes, in the owners manual on Page 8-32 under "Changing Wheels And Tires", it specifically says "Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lbs (108 N-m)". That's on the Canadian version of the owners manual. I'm pretty sure the US version of the manual is probably the same.

 

Okay yeah, that's what I thought. I better double check but I remember looking at the Manual before torquing them to 80. Thanks for the confirmation.

 

no, wat i meant was wat you posted.... there are 2 lug torque settings for
the 2 types of wheels? ive never heard of it.

Originally Posted by GTR_Boy
Alloy wheels 80~85 lbs
Steel wheels 90 lbs

 

That was recalled from memory. I saw it from somewhere long ago, but couldn't quite remember the source of it. My understanding was that aluminum alloy is not quite as strong as alloy steel, and therefore the recommended torque settings for aluminum would be slightly less to ensure adequate tightness yet without deformation of the wheels. The studs could definitely take more torque until the point of stripping the threads, but I wouldn't want to keep my deformed wheels after that.