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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Can anyone tell me the proper torque setting for a '95 V6, upsized from 15-17" alloy wheels?
Thanks in advance.

Ken
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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I have personally never torqued my wheels to a specific number via torque wrench. I just make them quite tight and check regularly.

When installing NEW never-mounted wheels, be sure to check them after your first drive. Then check them again after your second drive and again after your first hard cornering drive. New wheels seem to "seat" and wheels WILL need retorquing after several heat cycles (alloy ones anyway).

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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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would have to agree there..........never ever done that just tightened them up.

Never had a new set of alloys either.. but sounds like common sense to keep check on them.
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