Re: [DML] Re: Lug nuts

[E Grauff <datamonk@xxxx>]

It still helps to bring the correct torque settings to your tire
installer. The place I went had a generic chart that showed stud size and
torque settings - turns out the DeLorean manual said a lower setting
(which I don't have with me right now.)

On Sun, 4 Feb 2001 jtrealty@xxxx wrote:

> <SNIP>
> As far as torqueing the wheels most shops are more concerned about a 
> wheel falling off than you removing a flat so they "go to town" and 
> really sock those wheels on.The better shops are now using Torque 
> sticks to tighten lugs. It is a colored extension that resonates when 
> you reach the desired setting, different colors indicate the torque
> of 
> each extension, they have different diameters. They really work.
> <SNIP>