HELP AGAIN, i cant screw the lugz in!! QUICK
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HELP AGAIN, i cant screw the lugz in!! QUICK
Ok, im a crazy newb, but i unscrewed the damn bolt that was attached to the brake disc, and now when i try to screw in the lugz on to the aftermarket rims, theres not space to put in my thin wall 21mm socket. I mean, the hole in the rim barley fits the lug in there, and on top of that u have to use something to screw it in?! how in the hell do you screw that sucker in? Do i have to get different lugz or something?
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btw, after you torque up your lugs to either 80 or 90lbs/ft (your choice),
make sure you retorque them after driving 5-10miles.
lugs will settle and sometimes loosen up.
usually after this re-torquing, you won't need to re-torque again..but
im kinda **** about this and re-torque twice. 5miles then again around
20-25miles just to be safe.
make sure you retorque them after driving 5-10miles.
lugs will settle and sometimes loosen up.
usually after this re-torquing, you won't need to re-torque again..but
im kinda **** about this and re-torque twice. 5miles then again around
20-25miles just to be safe.
Originally Posted by anbakookie
Ok, im a crazy newb, but i unscrewed the damn bolt that was attached to the brake disc, and now when i try to screw in the lugz on to the aftermarket rims, theres not space to put in my thin wall 21mm socket. I mean, the hole in the rim barley fits the lug in there, and on top of that u have to use something to screw it in?! how in the hell do you screw that sucker in? Do i have to get different lugz or something?
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Dealers's don't tell you to retorque because they are torquing in
excess amounts...like 100lbs/ft+. it can lead to other problems
including fatigued studs where it will snap easier under heavy load
while using stickier wider tires. but since most cars' lugs rarely
get removed (only during a flat or one of the long term service
appointment) that is why they can get away with using high
torque and not asking the customer to re torque. also, most
stock tires don't stick nearly as well as after market tires
anyway so less stress on the studs.
if you're planning to take care of your car and wheels and plan on
swapping wheels over the course of the year, use the correct
torque amount and retorque your lugs after each swap you do.
it only takes less than 2min to retorque your lugs...just do it.
you'll thank me for it later.
Dealers's don't tell you to retorque because they are torquing in
excess amounts...like 100lbs/ft+. it can lead to other problems
including fatigued studs where it will snap easier under heavy load
while using stickier wider tires. but since most cars' lugs rarely
get removed (only during a flat or one of the long term service
appointment) that is why they can get away with using high
torque and not asking the customer to re torque. also, most
stock tires don't stick nearly as well as after market tires
anyway so less stress on the studs.
if you're planning to take care of your car and wheels and plan on
swapping wheels over the course of the year, use the correct
torque amount and retorque your lugs after each swap you do.
it only takes less than 2min to retorque your lugs...just do it.
you'll thank me for it later.
Originally Posted by kenchan
you'll thank me for it later.
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Last edited by G35Papa; Dec 31, 2005 at 12:45 PM.
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