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Wheel bolt torque settings
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Wheel bolt torque settings
I've already read the posts that says '74 FT-lbs or 100 Nm'.
I've used these settings but it seems a bit low to me. Aren't most cars around 120 Nm?
I've used these settings but it seems a bit low to me. Aren't most cars around 120 Nm?
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Wheel bolt torque settings
Ive stopped torque tightening mine in favour of tightening by the lost, dark, black art of dead-reckoning!
...and checking every week
...and checking every week
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120NM
Always worth checking after 50 odd miles too
Always worth checking after 50 odd miles too
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120 Nm +/- 10
Don't rely on posts, have a look at TIS. Would post the proof but no access to PC. Should be findable with Google.
Don't rely on posts, have a look at TIS. Would post the proof but no access to PC. Should be findable with Google.
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I searched this question for my E46 when I bought a set of winters and was told 120Nm for all non X-Model BMWs.
I've used that setting for two years now and not had one fall off yet!
I've used that setting for two years now and not had one fall off yet!
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A bit OT, but get yourself a 1/2 socket adaptor for a cordless drill. Like this.
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Exactly this, I have an electric screwdriver with a hex to square adapter. About 5 times quicker!
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me too Chris, although I don't check every week
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Cool, thanks. I thought they were a bit loose
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70lbft here, checked with a torque wrench on regular intervals.
never needed to re tighten they often seem to tighten up a bit by themselves.
never needed to re tighten they often seem to tighten up a bit by themselves.
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Except that isn't to spec at approx 100 Nm. 120 Nm +/-10.Artful-Bodger wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:03 pm 70lbft here, checked with a torque wrench on regular intervals.
never needed to re tighten they often seem to tighten up a bit by themselves.
90 lbf ft is more like it, if a smidge over but within range.
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It is under spec as you say but it's never caused a problem on any of my Beemers, I still run my 320 at those settings.
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My neighbor in the AA sent me this after we torqued mine earlier...
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Looking at that it seems to be what the AA recommend for their "AA Multi-Fit Wheel" with a spacer, but that isn't the same as what is required using OEM BMW wheels!
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Good point Mr T.
I'll up the anti by 20Nm
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