I just got a nail punctured in my tire today, so I replaced it with the temporary spare tire that was supplied with the car, however I didn't know how tight or how loose I should torque the lugs (im using the tools that came with the car also), can anyone shed some light? Right now all I know is that its tight enough so the wheel doesnt come flying off.

Thanks!

 

its usually 85lbs psi, but just give it a good crank on it, drive a bit, then tigheten again and it should be fine.

 

ok thanks, would I ever need a torque wrench for wheels if I ever want to torque the lugs for long term use? I've been thinking of painting my calipers.

 

just go buy a torque wrench for like $50. u will use it for the rest of you life, and it will make life a lot easier.

 

yea if u intend on takin off ur wheels over n over, buy one...the click ones r badass., check canadian tire..


me i got my compress+air gun+torque stick so BLAM

 

Hi, I've been lurking on here for a few months now and am finally posting.

I work in a tire shop and hand torque all lugs/lug posts with a click type torque wrench. All Honda's/Acura's except for the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX are 80 ft lbs. That's not a whole lot compared to most domestics (100 ft lbs) and trucks (140 ft lbs).

 

85 psi? What are you, blowing up a tire? I believe most Hondas/Acuras are 80 ft/lb. Just get yourself a nice torque wrench at Sears. You will hear a click once it reaches a pre-determined torque level.

 

he knew what i ment, and i think peeps know how to use a torque wrench pops.

 

for yet another negative comment, PenancE gets to take a seat in the corner for a week.

 

How do I know how many clicks I need to hear before I reach 80-85 ft. lbs? Is there a scale on the torque wrench?

I'll prolly buy one, it make my life easier when taking off the wheels.

Not I, well atleast not yet

 

Over torquing a lug nut is one of the prime reasons that brake rotors warp. NEVER EVER let a mechanic use an impact wrench on the lugs.

 

The torque wrench has an adjustment on the end of it that you dial into 80lbs. It works just like a ratchet for a socket set. When the lug nut gets tight enough (80lbs) you'll feel the torque wrench snap a little at the head. That's when you know to stop. Once you get it you'll understand what I mean.


here's a pic of the adjustment setting on the wrench.

 

Yes, there's a scale on the torque wrench that you can easily set. Once you've hit the right setting while you're tightening the lug nut, you'll hear one "tick tick", and you know you've tightened the nut at that torque setting.

 

So when I hear the clicks, ticks, snaps, will it let me tighten it anymore? Like by accident, I heard the ticks, but I slipped and made it a bit tighter.

And the pic of the wrench posted above, should cost me around $50 give or take?

Thanks for the help!

 

Yes you can tighten it more. the key is to listen for them and stop. Its not hard at all. Start out lower than recomended FT/lb and practice. then once you figure it out adjust it to the correct setting. Remember to torque in a criss cross pattern

 

No you can still keep tightening but once it clicks just stop. It's not that hard to do.

I have no idea how much that one is but I would venture a guess it's way more than $50

I have this one and it works great for me.

http://www.shop.com/op/~Gorilla_Adju...-prod-30527166

 

Ok thanks guys!

I'll try to look for one at my local canadian tire store.

Yep fsttyms1, I know how to tighten them in the criss-cross pattern already.

 

All Hondas and Acuras are 80ft lbs.

 

My bad, I meant the Passport not the Pilot...

 

In addition to the correct torque setting, lug nuts should be tightened in a "star" pattern to avoid warping the rotor. Tighten the lug nuts to around 50 Lbs on the first pass, then do the final pass at 80 Lbs.