TMLInfinity

I have an 06 TL and just got my winter tires put on.

My cousin and I didn't know what amount of torque to apply to the lug nuts so we tightened each lug nut at to 100lb.

100lb is basically the torque # for a Honda Civic so we went by that #.

I have been reading many threads where people or torquing their lug nuts to 80lb.

Is 100 too much? Should I release some of the torque?

Thanks.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

The Acura torque spec for lugs is 80 lb/ft, as you've found. I don't think 100 lb/ft is too much (when I first started driving, I torqued my lugs as much as possible, and I never had a problem). But it wouldn't hurt to put it back down to ~ 85 lb/ft.

Babnik

The most important thing is that they're all tightened equally.

nicourt

iTrader: (3)

80lbs is the magic number... Be wary of over torquing which can cause rotor warp and brake issues....

Jesstzn

Torque requirement is based on bolt size and ours is 12 MM and as far as the Civic goes I don't think 100 ft/lb is right if it is stock. Even a VW which has 14 MM studs only uses 89 .


Hardware Bolt or Stud Size Typical Torque Range
Ft/Lbs
12 x 1.5 mm 70 - 80
12 x 1.25 mm 70 - 80
14 x 1.5 mm 85 - 90
14 x 1.25 mm 85 - 90

AnthraciteAspec

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They should be at 80lb/ft, I would redo them.

-MiG-

iTrader: (3)

Wow, I'm going to sound sooooo dumb right now, but I tighten up my lugs manually, how do I know how many lbs I'm applying?!

^ noob!

AnthraciteAspec

iTrader: (6)

You need a torque wrench

TLlove07

80 ft-lbs is the trick for sure!!!

Also, if using a Dewalt 18V Hammer Drill, just a wrench more will get you to 80 ft-lbs, or atleast close enough...but, a torque wrench is always best.

paperboy42190

iTrader: (7)

honestly, I know A LOT of people/shops who go over 80 and never had a problem, but if you want to do it RIGHT, use a torque wrench at 80. I used to just use my breaker bar and tighten firmly, was always fine, but once you start using a torque wrench, you cant go back to guessing method with a breaker bar.

dubstepsteve

question. is the spec for all acura models 19 and 22mm 80 ftlbs? including mdx and rdx? are hondas the same way?

supraru

If tq spec is 80 ft lbs you're fine at 100. That's what I tq mine to only because my wrench is already set to it. Haven't had warped rotors yet.

Jesstzn

Torque spec is specified not only so the nuts/bolts are not under tightened but also over tightened for their size and stressed. Over torqueing is not fine. Your not just dealing with warped rotors worse your .. possible failing studs.

350

iTrader: (4)

Odds are with only 20 lb ft extra you're not going to hurt anything, but there is no benefit to going over 80 and only potential harm. So... stick with 80.

Comptechtl2367

I have had 25 cars and always torqued my lugs on all of them to 90 ft lbs and never had a lug fail. 100 is fine, next time you take you wheels off just lower it a bit.

supraru

Subaru's are also supposed to be 80 and I do them at 100. I've done thousands like this with zero issues. People who are worried are just worriers. I will say I have replaced studs from guys who I know excessively jam on lugs with the 1/2" gun or even jam them on with a gun then use a 1' long breaker bar after.

martymart

does it matter if they're aftermarket rims? thanks

martymart

i guess i should've specified that i was looking for the amount of ft lbs. i see a lot saying 80-85, but i didn't know if that was stock wheels and tires or if it matters? thanks

Jesstzn

Required torque is based on stud size .. not the rim... Sure you can do them to 100 and never have an issue .. but then ... you just need 1 issue to regret it.