Torquing down wheels

[matt0941]

I did a search and found that once on the ground (stock wheels) you should tighten them to about 80 lbs. But w/o a torque wrench (after you have gotten used to doing it for a bit) do you guys just tighten far before, just before, or just after the click occurs in the lug? I ask because I may have been too tight or too loose because I am getting an odd squeak after replacing my rear wheels.

[Queamore]

With my 4 way I usually just tighten them until they don't move to easy. I know it's well after 80lbs. Check for break dust if you have drums.

[GodDrivesA240sx]

240's were never offered with drums, even so there would't be visable brake dust from a drum . 2nd after you torque them down (which i unfortunetly lost my torque wrench so I just use a rachet and get them super tight) you have to retorque them after a few miles. That's if the wheels are alloy.

[matt0941]

Yea, but do you ever hear the lug nut click (pretty tight) or do you just go until they feel tight to you?

[DAEDALUS]

If it's clicking, you might be hearing the stud turning in the hub. Not a good thing. Even, proper torque helps ensure you don't damage anything AND that you have enough tension in the bolts. The tendency is almost always to overtorque the nuts; not under. At 80 ft-lbs you're placing several thousand pounds of compression on the rim against the hub for EACH lug.

[matt0941]

Good point.