What is the proper torque setting for the tires?

I have a 2000 3.2TL w/ Yokohamas
205/60/16

 

Torquing the tires!?

80lb ft for the wheels (lugs).. if that's what you mean

 

Yep
Wheel lugs should be 80 ft lbs, brought up to spec first to 50 then 70 then 80 and
NO MORE using the star pattern cross tightening method and a torque wrench

This will preserve the integrity of the rotors and the hub they attach to as well as saving the wheel lug area from undo stress. This is critical to the lifespan of many parts

The tire pressure is usually good at 36 psi front 32-34 rear depending on what you carry

 

so if i want to torque them correctly..

1. remove all lugs
2. go in circular pattern and torque each to 50, then 70, then 80?

 

No.

Loosen them.

Then in a STAR pattern, not a circular pattern. not 50 then 70 then 80. Just do them once at 80

in this pattern how they are numbered
(sorry for the very crude drawing i had a wrench while working on a car drop out of my hand and knock a tooth out so im not in a good mood)

 

Cmon Kris cheer up- bones heal, skin mends and chicks dig scars
teeth- well you're on your own-sorry

If I want to be extra careful and snug the lugs with the air gun on low power setting- thats about 50, then let the car down and go 70 with the torque wrench so I know all are even, then 80- thats just my way. Going direct-EVENLY to 80 WITH a torque wrench-for regular street driven cars, thats fine too.

Not everyone must subscribe to my methods- they are the extreme of preperation standards ie: meets racing standards- because my car has expensive rotors, sees the track and the mountains!
Its my background and hobbies that make me a nutcase for precision measurements
That and having to redo the intake manifold on the old V8 truck because torque and retorque not done correctly

As long as we can keep getting the message out
Lug nuts torque spec 80 foot pounds - thats it - MIN AND MAX all in one

 

If you look at the above diagram you can see the concept of gently spreading the load across the face of the rim, one side then the other, keeping the surfaces flat against each other by doing so

 

I'm the exact same way when it comes to tightening ANYTHING. LOL! I'm not an auto mech, but used to be a bicycle shop tech when I was a teenager. It becomes ingrained in you somehow.... That and proper torque settings. I'll always remember how important torque settings were when it came to things like cranksets, and freewheels, ect. I can't even assemble simple things like my computer chair without finding a way to tighten things down in a cross pattern.

 

My dealership torques to 85 ft-lb, but they spray each lug first with Honda White Lube. Can anyone confirm whether this is standard Acura policy?

 

Not standard Acura Policy and I would question the use of white lube on lugs.

 

i heard to do 20, 40, 60, 80... do i need to go by 10 instead of 20 like said above?

 

My personal training has always been snug-50 then bring up to 70 then 80
I like my way just because its very exacting and I do it the same every time.

Yes it is the same way you would tighten anything, yet few do it properly and then many have other problems from it

The acura white grease ~i believe~ to be their version of "lock-tite". Found some on the base of my lugs and the rotor hold down screws!

 

A wierd formula of anti-sieze compund maybe, but white grease? I wouldn't think so.

 

Thats not needed. Snug tightly by had or wrench before setting the car down on the tire, then simply use the torque wrench at 80. Drive a few days then recheck/retighten as necessary

 

thanks for the input guys