BLACK LUGNUTS?

looking · 09-01-2008, 11:35 PM

Since I have black lug nuts, I was just wondering if I had to use a special socket when removing the lug nuts off the wheel (so not to scratch the lug nuts)? Oh, I'll be using a impact drill (if that makes a difference)

Thanks

twenzel · 09-02-2008, 07:31 PM

No need to use an impact. They are only held on by 80 ft lbs of torque. You can easily remove them using a lug wrench. but you do not need any special type of socket. I beleive they are 17mm in size. Make sure you evenly torque them back down to 80 ft lbs.

Gary@TireRack · 09-02-2008, 07:41 PM

I think it is 88ft. lbs. I could be wrong but I seem to remember that number.

Gill

looking · 09-02-2008, 09:02 PM

Thanks guys - I wasn't going to use the impact wrench but the guys that put on the wheels obviously didn't use the torque specifications. I did torque it myself this time.

Mad Dragon · 09-02-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

I think it is 88ft. lbs. I could be wrong but I seem to remember that number.

Gill

It's the blue torque stick.:biggrin:

GigEm93 · 09-05-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

It's the blue torque stick.:biggrin:

Darn, my torque wrench doesn't have a blue mark on it. :-\

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twenzel Captain 55 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 15 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (2)	No need to use an impact. They are only held on by 80 ft lbs of torque. You can easily remove them using a lug wrench. but you do not need any special type of socket. I beleive they are 17mm in size. Make sure you evenly torque them back down to 80 ft lbs.
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looking Captain 43 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - I wasn't going to use the impact wrench but the guys that put on the wheels obviously didn't use the torque specifications. I did torque it myself this time.
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