torquing wheels

[63Avanti]

ah, Sam's Club has a sign calling for torquing each wheel, the n a second "associate" has to repeat before the first can go to the service manager with the ticket. I was curious enough to watch mine and others twice, two different stores. yep, that torque wrench gets a workout.

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Originally posted by FowVay:


They don't know how use a torque wrench. They believe that 200 lb/ft of torque is the minimum required to keep my wheels on.

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I was surprised that the Firestone dealer used a torque wrench on my Explorer.
As yopu said nobody does.
I've never seen anyone use a torque wrench on wheels before.

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[ewetho]

Torque wrench or at least a torque stick please.

 

[mazduh30]

The Walley World here uses torque sticks and "double" checks with a torque wrench. But I know 2 incidents which lug nuts were not tighten to the point the tire almost came off. Again, a good system but uncaring individuals working.

 

[benjamming]

Remember that you should check the torque again in 50 miles or so.

 

[Drew99GT]

Discount Tire always uses a torque wrench; company policy. The one I go to also drives your vehicle around the parking lot and pulls in front where the tech will retorque the wheels. I like that!