Specs to torque stock wheels. [Archive]

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-20-2001, 08:44 PM

Hey guys, quick question, I don't have any manuals with me. What would you torque stock wheels too? Thanks

Accord Man

10-23-2001, 10:36 AM

You mean the nuts?

Cause if so, I havent a clue?! :confused:

I just tighten them enough so they wouldnt get loose, but not too much to f*** up the thread.

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-23-2001, 12:11 PM

Yeah, there is a specific number to torque them to if you have a torque wrench, and I was wondering what it is. I'm going to go buy a torque wrench because it is SO much better to use.

Accord Man

10-23-2001, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Yeah, there is a specific number to torque them to if you have a torque wrench, and I was wondering what it is. I'm going to go buy a torque wrench because it is SO much better to use.

In what does it help?

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-23-2001, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Accord Man

In what does it help?

There are many applications where a recommended torque is given to best tighten w/o overtightening a bolt. One of those is lugs. I read a story on SRO where a guy was racing, had overtorqued lugs, wrecked his car, and died. That is an extreme case, but you get the point.

Accord Man

10-23-2001, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX

There are many applications where a recommended torque is given to best tighten w/o overtightening a bolt. One of those is lugs. I read a story on SRO where a guy was racing, had overtorqued lugs, wrecked his car, and died. That is an extreme case, but you get the point.

whoa extreme example..

ok gotta check into that.

Big James

10-25-2001, 05:26 AM

80ft/lbs

Accord Man

10-25-2001, 07:35 AM

Is it the same for all cars.. 2000 Civics ?

Big James

10-25-2001, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Accord Man
Is it the same for all cars.. 2000 Civics ?

I am almost positive that all Honda's require that torque spec. However, I will check.

Accord Man

10-25-2001, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by Big James

I am almost positive that all Honda's require that torque spec. However, I will check.

Alright, thanks Big J!

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-25-2001, 11:04 AM

Anyone have any recommendations on a decent torque wrench for under $100? I know good ones are more expensive, but I really don't want to spend that much right now.

Accord Man

10-25-2001, 11:07 AM

Big James

10-25-2001, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Anyone have any recommendations on a decent torque wrench for under $100? I know good ones are more expensive, but I really don't want to spend that much right now.

Check at Sears. Craftsman makes excellent tools with lifetime warranties, and good prices.

As far as the TQ specs, I can not find any other specs. So it looks like all Hondas are 80

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-25-2001, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the help Big James!

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-26-2001, 12:51 AM

I know this is off of the subject, but what do you torque the spark plugs to? I'm looking to get a good all purpose wrench, not two with different ranges.

Accord Man

10-26-2001, 09:32 AM

for me it was 13 lbs-ft

Racing Rice

10-26-2001, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by Big James

I am almost positive that all Honda's require that torque spec. However, I will check.

yeah... Im pretty sure they do to..

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-26-2001, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Accord Man
for me it was 13 lbs-ft

Thanks, I just wanted a general range. That should be perfect.

Accord Man

10-26-2001, 12:07 PM

So how long are you getting yours?

I'm gonna get one as well..

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-26-2001, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Accord Man
So how long are you getting yours?

I'm gonna get one as well..

I'm not 100% sure yet. I'll probably pick one up on Monday. I'm at my parents' house right now for the weekend.

Accord Man

10-27-2001, 12:57 PM

Alright then..

Once you get yours, please let me know what size you got.

:cool:

94_AcCoRd_EX

10-27-2001, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Accord Man
Alright then..

Once you get yours, please let me know what size you got.

:cool:

Sounds good ::yes::

94_AcCoRd_EX

11-08-2001, 12:16 AM

Well, I haven't purchased one yet... I kind of put my car on the back burner and bought some new paintball equipment. Anyways, this is one that I was looking at.

Note: The link is a mile long, so go to http://www.craftsman.com and enter item # 00944596000

Accord Man

11-08-2001, 11:18 AM

goody!

thanks

urbanlegend21

11-19-2001, 12:21 PM

over torqueing the lug nuts will warp your rotors because of the pressure on them, that is really tight though.

Accord Man

11-19-2001, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by urbanlegend21
over torqueing the lug nuts will warp your rotors because of the pressure on them, that is really tight though.

hey welcome to HS!!

Warp rotors really?!
I never heard of that one.. I dont really see, how it could be done. :confused: