Wheel Bolt.....LUG NUT!!!! Torque???

[Boxbrownie]

Hi, anybody know the correct torque figure for alloys wheels on the Ti please?

best regards David

(I guessed at around 90ft/lbs???)

[Boxbrownie]

Ok folks, sorry I found it tucked away in the manual........100nm

[John Firestone]

I believe 100 Nm was the old recommendation and that 120 Nm is the current one. I tighten to the average, 110 Nm, and rationalize that as providing some tolerance for error in my torque wrench.

[Boxbrownie]

Thanks for that headsup John, seems my original guestimation of 90ft/lb was absolutely spot on then? A good job I didnt go out and re-torque them as per the manual! :?

So I knew what the best torque is by judgement before BMW did?

I must have been messing about with cars for way too long I reckon :evil_lau:

Best regards David

[aceyx]

retorque your lugbolts a week later. they always tend to move a bit.

[Boxbrownie]

One thing.......always wondered......why 'LUG'????????????

LOL

Aren't they just wheel bolts or wheel nuts?

Two countries divided by a common language eh? <BG>

Cheers Aveyx......

[aceyx]

i think it had to do with the tightening method. with a lug wrench, you had to basically jerk (lug) it until the bolt or nut was tight enough. i also think i'm making up that etymology.

[Boxbrownie]

I thought it had more to do with the guy who tightens them in the tyre dealers!

You know.........tighten it till it shears then back off half a turn....... :no:

No offence too you 'lugnuts' out there of course :biggrin:

Best regards David

[2ndBimmer]

My mechanic, when I was at college, said it was 80lbs.