GTPrix Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Does anyone know the speck for our lugs??? i had one snap off. -Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
god910 Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 What do you mean spec? Torque spec? Size? What? The size is 12x1.5 IIRC Someone tell me I'm right or wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I think the size is pretty universal... I used some chrome ones that were on a 85 T-bird.. As far as torque specs I think its around 80ft/lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING JOKER Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 i had a lugnut break off once while i was taking a tire off at home. dam garage tightened to like 120 and it snaped off so i just replaced the wheel stud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 they are 19mm i think thats what my cutlass uses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 As far as torque specs I think its around 80ft/lbs back of my owner's manual's showing 100 ft-lbs. But from the sounds of it that's not what he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING JOKER Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 is too much... how are you gonna change that on the side of the road... i go with 80. never had a wheel come off so far so im stickin with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 i tighten them with my lug wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 i tighten them with my lug wrench enough with the sexual innuendos you perv.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 is too much... how are you gonna change that on the side of the road... i go with 80. never had a wheel come off so far so im stickin with it 100 is what is recommened. if you're not a woman or a total weak ass, the tire iron that comes with the car, or ANY breaker bar provides more than enough leverage to remove a lug nut at 100 lb ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 They are 12x1.5 and torque at 100ft/lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 is too much... how are you gonna change that on the side of the road... i go with 80. never had a wheel come off so far so im stickin with it 100 is factory spec. NO LESS. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING JOKER Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 i understand the 100 but the last time i broke the lug nuts loose after i got a new set of tires i twisted the connector on the breaker bar i used. 100 is what the factory recommends so 100 is what i will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 If you're that wimpy, buy a 12V electric impact wrench that runs off your cig lighter for $20 from Harbor Freight. I have one. It's probably the slowest impact in the world, but it actually works great. I use it for pretty much everything. Best $20 I've ever spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight rider Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 ft pounds is a good rule of thumb for any car. Overtightning them can create serious problems though. I've seen wheels that were warped from over tightning as well as wheel studs that have been striped in the hub allowing them to free turn. Allways make sure you use the right style lug nut for your wheel too. You can mess up some wheels by using the wrong nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
god910 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 is too much... how are you gonna change that on the side of the road... i go with 80. never had a wheel come off so far so im stickin with it 100 is factory spec. NO LESS. Period. Not true. IF the company that makes youre wheels suggests a lower torque spec, than use it. Some al. wheels require less torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 i tighten them with my lug wrench enough with the sexual innuendos you perv.... very fucking funny Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 is too much... how are you gonna change that on the side of the road... i go with 80. never had a wheel come off so far so im stickin with it 100 is factory spec. NO LESS. Period. Not true. IF the company that makes youre wheels suggests a lower torque spec, than use it. Some al. wheels require less torque. That makes sense to me. I bet that some expensive aftermarket wheels use less. Anyways if anything make sure they are all torqued the same and don't use an impact gun cause that can warp your rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 100 is too much... how are you gonna change that on the side of the road... i go with 80. never had a wheel come off so far so im stickin with it 100 is factory spec. NO LESS. Period. Not true. IF the company that makes youre wheels suggests a lower torque spec, than use it. Some al. wheels require less torque. That makes sense to me. I bet that some expensive aftermarket wheels use less. Anyways if anything make sure they are all torqued the same and don't use an impact gun cause that can warp your rotors. Makes sense. I guess I was referring more to the OEM wheels anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPrix Posted August 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 thanks... 12 x 1.5 is what i was looking for - Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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