Changing your wheels

[JN66]

Hey Fellas -

For those of you who change your own wheels for track days, etc.

What is your favorite torque wrench? Also, anyone remember the proper torque specs for our wheels (R)?

Thanks!

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[mattlqx]

Right in your owner's supplement. Torque specs are the same. Personally I think 150 is a bit overboard. I go to about 120.

I like the clicky kind. I have a Craftsman. Just don't buy one from Autozone or O'Reilly.

 

[JN66]

Much appreciated. I suppose I could have gone to the owners supplement haha.

 

[cjgt350]

This is what I have.

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[Epiphany]

The spec as shown in the GT350 supplement or up above shows a range from 135 lb-ft to 165 lb-ft, or a 30 lb-ft range. I favor the low end of 135 but wouldn't recommend going below that. You are in effect stretching the stud a given amount in order to impart preload. This creates a clampload and increases the friction between hub face of the wheel and the wheel hub itself. If you don't stretch the fastener enough you can encourage fatigue and in a worst case scenario, failure. While torquing the nuts too high can create a problem so can using a figure that is too low. So buy a quality, accurate wrench, and stick to Ford's recommended figures.

 

[J_Maher_AMG]

Right in your owner's supplement. Torque specs are the same. Personally I think 150 is a bit overboard. I go to about 120.

I like the clicky kind. I have a Craftsman. Just don't buy one from Autozone or O'Reilly.

Don't mean to offend, 150 does seem like a Lot compared to other cars, but the engineers who specified the the provided rating probably know a little better.

OP, torque them to the rating specified, as there are reasons why the OEM rating is this high. There really is no reason at all not to, other than having to use a bit more elbow grease to get them up to snuff. Why risk it?

I'm also not sure if the GT350 has the same rating as the carbon wheels on the R, but the R sees significantly higher lateral forces than the non-R, and the wheels are directly translating this force from the ground into the rest of the car. The lug nuts hold those wheels onto the car, I say torque it to spec...

 

[stanglife]

Served me well. Sadly this was closer to $200 5-6 years back when I purchased it.

http://www.eastwood.com/digital-electronic-torque-angle-wrench-1-2-drive.html

 

[barstowpo]

I use a Snap On digital.

 

[JN66]

Thanks for all the replies fellas.

 

[SlowArrow]

So how many folks use anti-seize on their lugs? How do you adjust the torque when you do?

 

[firestarter2]

So how many folks use anti-seize on their lugs? How do you adjust the torque when you do?

I never have.

 

[nastang87xx]

So how many folks use anti-seize on their lugs?

Never have. Never will.

 

[Mike02z]

So how many folks use anti-seize on their lugs? How do you adjust the torque when you do?

I do not and thought I read it is not a good idea to use this on lugs?

 

[Tank]

I got the CDI click type (made by Snap On) 1/2 drive, 30-250 range with the metal handle from Amazon for my lugs. With discounts and all, just under $150 delivered. Beware of the plastic handle version if you go this route.

 

[nastang87xx]

I do not and thought I read it is not a good idea to use this on lugs?

No. I'm sure a TINY little dot wouldn't hurt per say but why bother then? Lugs and spindle studs are pretty damn tough. I wouldn't bother.

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