Graystone Stud/nut Torque Setting

[wardy18 33 1 Cars]

Must apologise if this has been covered all ready but i did a search and came up dry!

 

What torque setting should i tighten my Grayston Revolution Sleeve Nuts on Grayston M12 x 1.5mm Studs?!

 

For race use not everyday driving if that makes a difference?!

 

Many thanx

 

simon

[base-1 17]

I always just did mine up to normal torque settings, about 75-80 lb / 110-120 Nm, never had any problems

[welshpug 1,627]

75-80 lb is a fair bit over the standard 63lbft!

 

I'd check with your wheel manufacturer if they aren't standard fit wheels.

[EdCherry 34 1 Cars]

Isnt the standard 74lbft - 100NM

[pug_ham 242 3 Cars]

I do mine to 70lbft & have yet to have one fail or strip.

 

It does say 63lbft in the Haynes but I'm sure I'd seen it changed to ~70lbft but can't find it just now after a quick look.

 

Graham.

[base-1 17]

75-80 lb is a fair bit over the standard 63lbft!

 

I'd check with your wheel manufacturer if they aren't standard fit wheels.

 

63 is a bit too low IMO. I used to do them 70 but always twisted the handle to 77 when I switched wrenchs so just carried on, it's well within the capabilities of the studs/bolts.

 

Wheel manufacturers won't give a crap what torque you do them up to, do you phone them up when you swap wheels?

[welshpug 1,627]

no, because I don't use aftermarket wheels on any of my cars, and hence always do them to the 63lbft/85Nm

[base-1 17]

So you've never had a wheel company laugh down the phone at such a silly question then?

[welshpug 1,627]

no, have you?

[base-1 17]

 

Not specifically to ask that no, but I have 'checked', for want of a better word, and unsurprisingly it was regarded as a bit of a dumb question. Alright?

Edited May 26, 2009 by base-1

[Chris H 10]

100nm for me too...never had any problems with loose wheels....yet!

[cybernck 400 1 Cars]

i've never used torque wrench for tigtening bolts or nuts on my wheels and it's been fine.