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Santa · Jan 26th, 2003, 03:01 PM

What are the torque specs for tightening the wheel lug bolts? Any info will be appreciated.

lov2xlr8 · Jun 8th, 2006, 08:53 PM

I need this info also!

I read somewhere that is 80lb but I need to make 100% sure.

S33BBY · Jun 8th, 2006, 09:07 PM

120Nm or 88.5lb.

obehave · Jun 8th, 2006, 10:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY

120Nm or 88.5lb.

Ding Ding Ding....Winner!!!

S33BBY · Jun 8th, 2006, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Ding Ding Ding....Winner!!!

In fairness, I only know because I've asked the same question before, but I feel honoured nonetheless.

greyghost2004 · Jun 9th, 2006, 03:38 AM

We use 90 ft lbs with stud converted wheels if you go that route as well.

Mark

MINIMANIAUK · Jun 9th, 2006, 07:57 PM

If new wheel bolts 90 if wheels been on/off a few times add 5-10 ,if wet installed(lubed)add another 5-10,if longer bolts fitted ignore the previous,if the bolts are plated.....you thought it was an easy question

the previous posts are about right -I will not be held responsible if your wheels fall off

gowest · Jun 10th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK

If new wheel bolts 90 if wheels been on/off a few times add 5-10 ,if wet installed(lubed)add another 5-10,if longer bolts fitted ignore the previous,if the bolts are plated.....you thought it was an easy question

the previous posts are about right -I will not be held responsible if your wheels fall off

It's been a while and I don't lube the threads or recommend it, just make sure their clean and remove any burr's but Torque is about the frictional force and the clamping force induced by the stretching of the lug bolt. If you lube the threads and still use the same torque you will be stretching the bolt more, not good, this is what holds the wheel on the car, not the frictional force. You need to reduce the torque, not increase it if you lube.

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gowest MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Va. Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 208 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK If new wheel bolts 90 if wheels been on/off a few times add 5-10 ,if wet installed(lubed)add another 5-10,if longer bolts fitted ignore the previous,if the bolts are plated.....you thought it was an easy question the previous posts are about right -I will not be held responsible if your wheels fall off It's been a while and I don't lube the threads or recommend it, just make sure their clean and remove any burr's but Torque is about the frictional force and the clamping force induced by the stretching of the lug bolt. If you lube the threads and still use the same torque you will be stretching the bolt more, not good, this is what holds the wheel on the car, not the frictional force. You need to reduce the torque, not increase it if you lube. 2001 & 2002 SCCA, STS Pro Solo National Champion. 2003 SCCA, Solo2 Nationals 8th, co-driver (Courtney) 2nd in 03 & 04 2003 JCW 210, London Stainless Headers, custom cat back with 5" SuperTrapp, 15x7.5 SSR's and 16x8 ce28n's, Quaife, KW Comp 2 Ways

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Jun 8th, 2006, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
lov2xlr8 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 45 Offline	I need this info also! I read somewhere that is 80lb but I need to make 100% sure.

Jun 8th, 2006, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:33 PM Posts: 3,128 Offline	120Nm or 88.5lb.

Jun 8th, 2006, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY 120Nm or 88.5lb. Ding Ding Ding....Winner!!!

Jun 8th, 2006, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:33 PM Posts: 3,128 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave Ding Ding Ding....Winner!!! In fairness, I only know because I've asked the same question before, but I feel honoured nonetheless.

Jun 9th, 2006, 03:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
greyghost2004 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 95 Offline	We use 90 ft lbs with stud converted wheels if you go that route as well. Mark

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