How many pounds torque for the sve gt350 (or s350 now) replica wheels?

[clevernickname]

Didn't see it on the website. And as a novice, what difference does it make if lets say they recommend 120 pounds but I torque it at 100 pounds? Or 140 pounds?



I'm on 275/35/20 tires if that matters.


Also..is using a torque wrench pretty easy to use?

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[CEHollier]

I have SVE R350 rims. I did factory specs 150 ft/lbs. A torque wrench is pretty straight forward. Set it to 150 lbs. Apply force until it clicks and done. You Tube probably has videos on it.

 

[BmacIL]

Torque only changes if the stud is different size/pitch or if the lug is a different type (different seat angle for instance). Otherwise it's always 150 ft-lbs to the hub.

 

[15PPBlack]

I have these wheels. 150 ft-lbs

 

[clevernickname]

Everyone I talk to is shocked at the 150 pounds. What happens if you only do 120 pounds? Why so tight for these wheels?

 

[VinnAY]

The wheel or the tire (I lol'd at that one) has noithign to with the torque spec for the lugs...bmacil got it right.

 

[ronemca]

Just a little tip...

Make sure your lug nuts have the proper (same) seat angle as your wheels, and that there is adequate seat contact area. It is not a good idea to use some sort of funky tuner nuts (i.e.: those with a small diameter and/or a narrow seat profile) when your wheels have a wide seat; there is a risk of failure - esp. at 150 ft/lbs.

 

[Nagare]

Everyone I talk to is shocked at the 150 pounds. What happens if you only do 120 pounds? Why so tight for these wheels?

Here is why:

The lug nut torque on the 2015 Mustang is higher than the prior Mustangs because the size of the wheel lug bolts increased from 12 inch (12.7 mm) to 14 mm. in diameter.

The correct torque for the 14 mm wheel nuts is 150 lb.ft (204 Nm)

And although I'm sure nothing has happened to the large number of people out there with only 100 due to shops not knowing any better, I'd stick to the spec because it is spec.

 

[Boston23]

I have the same wheels and torqued to 150 ft/lbs

 

[BmacIL]

Here is why:


And although I'm sure nothing has happened to the large number of people out there with only 100 due to shops not knowing any better, I'd stick to the spec because it is spec.

It's the torque required to get the right amount of stud stretch (which acts like a spring) to hold the wheel securely at all times. The torque is dependent on thread size, stud/bolt grade and lug nut type.

 

[hiccup]

120-130 should be fine...just recheck them on occasion.

 

[BmacIL]

120-130 should be fine...just recheck them on occasion.

No, ignore this. 150. Torque specs are there for a reason. Don't ignore the engineers because the internet said.

Oh and yes, a torque wrench is incredibly easy to use. Make sure you use a 2-3" socket extension so it's not swinging up against the paint.

 

[hiccup]

No, ignore this. 150. Torque specs are there for a reason. Don't ignore the engineers because the internet said.

Oh and yes, a torque wrench is incredibly easy to use. Make sure you use a 2-3" socket extension so it's not swinging up against the paint.

No, ignore this ..do not add extensions to torque wrenches..just ratchet it in a manner that doesnt require you to swing near your fender ...if it's not possible and you must use an extension add 3-5 lbs more to the setting.

 

[BmacIL]

:doh: Holy cow that's an ignorant statement. A solid extension does not change the torque in any way.

Anyway, 150 ft-lbs is the torque, OP.

 

[clevernickname]

My torque wrench is broken. Can I hand tighten and take it to a dealer to get it to 150? I'm assuming it'd be hard to tighten it past 150 so I should be good there? Can I drive somewhat normally or do I have to baby it til I get it torqued properly in a couple days.

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