NUTS
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williams f1

Original Poster:

148 posts

241 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Hi every one
i dont know if this has been asked before but does anyone
know the torque settings for the wheel nuts as ive had to take the wheel
off and it didnt seem that tight.
Its gone to be refurbed to take alittle
scuff out and i need to know how tight to do it up when it comes back

many thanks

Simon

mgbond

6,749 posts

261 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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williams f1 said:
Hi every one
i dont know if this has been asked before but does anyone
know the torque settings for the wheel nuts as ive had to take the wheel
off and it didnt seem that tight.
Its gone to be refurbed to take alittle
scuff out and i need to know how tight to do it up when it comes back

many thanks

Simon


I think people will say diff but think it's 80lb/ft (thats what I do mine up at.

Bondy

williams f1

Original Poster:

148 posts

241 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Thanks Bondy

it just didnt feel that tight when i undone it
i better check the rest
Simon

Humpy

1,171 posts

248 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Figures here www.gto3.com/components/wheels.htm - 130Nm

Although I was told it was 100Nm [strange]. I would go with the above figure of 130Nm.

Also, I was told to check them again after a week.

H

williams f1

Original Poster:

148 posts

241 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Hi Humpy
130 seems high

Simon

Ash M400

3,836 posts

270 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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130nm is correct.

williams f1

Original Poster:

148 posts

241 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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Thanks everyone

I will set the wrench to that and try the rest if there is anything
a drif i will let you know

Simon

chillidog

1,021 posts

264 months

Monday 26th February 2007
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120 Nm (88 ft-lb)
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Richard

AMG Merc

11,955 posts

282 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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75 LBS/FT - 100NM from the factory!

nobleguy

7,133 posts

244 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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mgbond said:
...I think people will say diff...


You were right!