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06-10-2012, 05:16 AM | #1 |
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Re-torque wheels after spacer installation?
Hi guys, would you think it's necessary to re-torque my wheel bolts after a certain number of miles, following the installation of spacers?
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06-10-2012, 05:26 AM | #3 |
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You should retorque every time you change wheels. I usually retorque 2 -3 times after I change wheels every 50 miles or so. Just for piece of mind.
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06-10-2012, 08:06 AM | #4 |
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At the track, if there's a car that's had a wheel come off....its a BMW. I've seen 3 so far. So I would re-torque if you use the wheel bolts.
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06-10-2012, 08:42 AM | #5 |
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Went to class with a guy that lost a wheel on the Abahn after he had his Winters put on. He didn't retorque....just put stockers on yesterday for a dealer & body shop visit. I took it for a spin & a few of the nuts had 3/4ths to 1 turn when I retorqued.
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06-10-2012, 03:14 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys.
I re-torqued using a hand wrench today and they seemed fine but is there any particular tool I need to be using and any particular pressure setting needed? Or is a hand tool fine? Excuse my absolute ignorance with regards to appropriate tools. However I am learning
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06-11-2012, 02:15 AM | #10 |
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I'd tell you to run to Sears and pick up a torque wrench but not sure about in England. Re-torque especially after the first 50 miles and periodically there after. I'd invest in a torque wrench to be safe.
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