what torque wrench used?

[MagicalTrevor]

Ok, if the Halfords tool isn't enough then what tool would be recommended without spending a small fortune!?

[gixermark]

Halfords 1/2" one is perfectly fine for the job.. It's handy, small, well priced... And I never once had an issue in my usage with centrelocks.

[BertBert]

It's ok unless you want to do them up to the torque Mr R now says you have to have!
Bert

[MagicalTrevor]

I bought a Halfords torque wrench today, my single seater doesn't need the wheels done up to the same extent as the Radicals

[double d racing]

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/publication_page_pdfs/1...

We have had this since I started with Radical ( 6+ years ) faultless.
£120 + vat + carriage - seems good value

Forgive the rude question but if torquing up wheels is so critical why go for a cheap product ?

Regards
david

[Coldaswell]

Because it came out as one of the best in a number of reviews. I agree, not something to take lightly.

[tr7v8]

double d racing said:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/publication_page_pdfs/1...

We have had this since I started with Radical ( 6+ years ) faultless.
£120 + vat + carriage - seems good value

Forgive the rude question but if torquing up wheels is so critical why go for a cheap product ?

Regards
david

Because only the dim & snobs think cheap means poor accuracy. In the various tests that several mags have done the accuracy of the cheap kit has been on a par or better than some of the very expensive ones.

[MagicalTrevor]

Coldaswell said:

Because it came out as one of the best in a number of reviews. I agree, not something to take lightly.

Exactly, assuming we're talking about the Halfords Professional wrench then it's very well regarded indeed

[double d racing]

Because only the dim & snobs think cheap means poor accuracy. In the various tests that several mags have done the accuracy of the cheap kit has been on a par or better than some of the very expensive ones.

Well I guess that put me in my place didn't it.....
Dim

[tr7v8]

double d racing said:

Because only the dim & snobs think cheap means poor accuracy. In the various tests that several mags have done the accuracy of the cheap kit has been on a par or better than some of the very expensive ones.

Well I guess that put me in my place didn't it.....
Dim

Probably a bit strong but it's amazing how many think, cheap = inaccurate crap. I remember I think a practical classics where the £20 one crucified the £250 on accuracy, ease of use etc.

[sweetmate]

right i bought the Sealey AK628 3/4 then found out it was only one way. Then researched into finding one that torques up both ways the next one i found that looked good and did the job without dropping silly money was the Beta 3/4 push through but thats around £140+. so as someone else mentioned i already had the Sealey one so im going to buy another and just reverse one of them so have one for each side price wise they came out the same roughly as the Beta one. But i end up with 2 incase one packs up.

Edited by sweetmate on Monday 14th April 22:51

[tr7v8]

sweetmate said:

right i bought the Sealey AK628 3/4 then found out it was only one way. Then researched into finding one that torques up both ways the next one i found that looked good and did the job without dropping silly money was the Beta 3/4 push through but thats around £140+. so as someone else mentioned i already had the Sealey one so im going to buy another and just reverse one of them so have one for each side price wise they came out the same roughly as the Beta one. But i end up with 2 incase one packs up.

Edited by sweetmate on Monday 14th April 22:51

Looking at this model on EBay it has a toggle for reversing?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Tools-AK628-3-4-D...

[sweetmate]

na thats misleading thats what i thought but they mean you can just undo it it non torque though.