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YarisSedan · 11-24-2009, 12:33 AM

I always torque my wheels down. I think factory spec is 76 ft lbs

MUSKOKA800 · 11-24-2009, 09:10 AM

I always use my torque wrench for final tightening. Bought one, may as well use it. The extra couple of minutes isn't an issue. I also insist that tire shops do as well. If you've ever been on the roadside fighting to get lugs undone with only the OEM tools you'd understand why.

robkay · 11-24-2009, 11:57 AM

I try to torque everything to proper specs. Do you homework, though, as torque wrenches come in various torque ranges and, in particular, quality.

I bought an S & K 74101 which, to me, was a good balance between price and quality, and also a good torque range for most apps I would be using it for. Here's a link (you might find it cheaper other places; I bought mine at tooltopia.com, but it doesn't look like they carry it at the moment):

http://www.amazon.com/SK-74104-10-fo.../dp/B00061SNHK

WeeYari · 11-24-2009, 02:02 PM

Just put on my snows this morning. Even tho everything gets torqued on at 76 lbs, had to impact the front right ones off.

11-24-2009, 09:10 AM	#2
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	I always use my torque wrench for final tightening. Bought one, may as well use it. The extra couple of minutes isn't an issue. I also insist that tire shops do as well. If you've ever been on the roadside fighting to get lugs undone with only the OEM tools you'd understand why. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

11-24-2009, 02:02 PM	#4
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Just put on my snows this morning. Even tho everything gets torqued on at 76 lbs, had to impact the front right ones off. __________________

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11-24-2009, 12:33 AM	#1
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I always torque my wheels down. I think factory spec is 76 ft lbs

11-24-2009, 11:57 AM	#3
robkay Drives: Hatch Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW OH Posts: 93	I try to torque everything to proper specs. Do you homework, though, as torque wrenches come in various torque ranges and, in particular, quality. I bought an S & K 74101 which, to me, was a good balance between price and quality, and also a good torque range for most apps I would be using it for. Here's a link (you might find it cheaper other places; I bought mine at tooltopia.com, but it doesn't look like they carry it at the moment): http://www.amazon.com/SK-74104-10-fo.../dp/B00061SNHK