 When To Re-torque Alloys |
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 Nov 30 2007, 10:15 AM
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Club Member  Group: Registered Member Posts: 80 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Scotland Member No.: 43470 Car Model:corolla 2.0 D-4D T3 [PS116] Location:Scotland  |
Hi,
Just wondering whether you should re-torque after 100 miles when alloy wheels are removed and refitted, or if its only needed when installing new alloys? I had my front disks and pads done at the weekend by a friend and took the opportunity to have all wheels removed so I could clean them. Cheers. |
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Dec 2 2007, 07:14 PM
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 Top Rank Poster!  Group: Super Moderator Posts: 6605 Joined: 10-November 04 From: Scotland Member No.: 16130 Car Model:2005 MR2 Roadster... 2006 CTS Compressor Location:Bo'ness |
Once a wheel is removed from a car it is recommended that the wheel nuts/studs are checked after 15 miles or 20 minutes driving.
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Feb 18 2008, 01:26 PM
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 Top Rank Poster! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 7984 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Henley on Thames Member No.: 4811 Car Model:M3 Location:Henley on Thames |
I agree... Although I nearly came a cropper with this after I had my wheels powder coated! I double checked them all then drove to the Nurburgring... on the way hom on the motorway one worked loose!
I can only imagine that the powdercoating compressed taking the torque off the wheel bolts.. None actually came out, but they worked loose enough for me to feel it! - so It won't hurt to recheck them after 1000 too! Glad they didn' work loose at 150+! |
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