1996 wheel torque spec

**epj3** · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 04:47:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiphos

Wasn't saying that I wont change how tight I make them, was simply stating I've never had an issue with it. I check all my lugs each time I take off a tire and threads are always in perfect condition. I'm not saying something bad won't happen, just that I've never had any issue with it.

Learn something new everyday.

Guess I should mention I am only using a 12" breaker bar, not my 24"

With a 1' bar you probably aren't terribly far off, but it would really suck to mess up a hub that way.

**Synenergy52** · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 05:11:19 PM

Hahaha 1', ok not so terrible. Typically I think of breaker bars being 3' or longer. That's a definite 300 ft-lbs of torque or a snapped wheel bolt.

Xiphos, fair enough. Torque them things down carefully. Actually if I were you I would purchase all new wheel bolts just to be on the safe side. It can never hurt.

Xiphos · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 05:17:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Synenergy52

Hahaha 1', ok not so terrible. Typically I think of breaker bars being 3' or longer. That's a definite 300 ft-lbs of torque or a snapped wheel bolt.

Xiphos, fair enough. Torque them things down carefully. Actually if I were you I would purchase all new wheel bolts just to be on the safe side. It can never hurt.

3', nice! I have yet to need something that big, always had a pipe around that i could use as leverage if i needed it with my 24". I could totally see a 3' breaker bar breaking most bolts in half haha.

Cheeze · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 05:28:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sharde26

Hi everyone,
It's time to switch over to my summer tires but I do not know how tightly to torque the wheel lugs. I thought it was 90 foot-pounds, but the lugs keep loosening up. I need to know the torque requirements for a 1996 M3. Does anyone know?

80 ft-lbs. You need to tighten them when the wheels are NOT hot (i.e. before you start driving) and also check them again after ~100 miles (again when they are cold).

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Originally Posted by Xiphos

I use a breaker bar and tighten them as far as they will go. I guarantee it is more than 90ft/lbs.

You should replace all your lugs ASAP. You won't know you have a problem until you see your wheel running by you down the highway.

**Synenergy52** · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 05:37:24 PM

It's a bird... it's a plane... it's an 8.5" contour!

m3_858 · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 06:42:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phil97m3Blue

80 ft-lbs. You need to tighten them when the wheels are NOT hot (i.e. before you start driving) and also check them again after ~100 miles (again when they are cold).

You should replace all your lugs ASAP. You won't know you have a problem until you see your wheel running by you down the highway.

This man speaks the truth.

on a side note, This weekend friend had his new wheels installed by some small shop. When he came over, 18 out of 20 studs backed out by hand

sharde26 · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 07:23:19 PM

I think my front tires are balanced incorrectly, they might have been shaking the bolts loose. Any thoughts on that? Is that even a possibility?

das borgen · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 07:59:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Synenergy52

It's a bird... it's a plane... it's an 8.5" contour!

I started reading this comment thinking it was gonna be funny but then I got disappoint

**Synenergy52** · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 08:35:54 PM

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Originally Posted by das borgen

I started reading this comment thinking it was gonna be funny but then I got disappoint

tbaker474 · Tue, Apr-06-2010, 09:22:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sharde26

I think my front tires are balanced incorrectly, they might have been shaking the bolts loose. Any thoughts on that? Is that even a possibility?

Not really.

I would either get new bolts or get a stud conversion kit. Easier to change your wheels and safer.

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Tue, Apr-06-2010, 05:11:19 PM	#12
Synenergy52 Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,451 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Hahaha 1', ok not so terrible. Typically I think of breaker bars being 3' or longer. That's a definite 300 ft-lbs of torque or a snapped wheel bolt. Xiphos, fair enough. Torque them things down carefully. Actually if I were you I would purchase all new wheel bolts just to be on the safe side. It can never hurt.

Tue, Apr-06-2010, 05:37:24 PM	#15
Synenergy52 Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,451 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	It's a bird... it's a plane... it's an 8.5" contour!

Tue, Apr-06-2010, 07:23:19 PM	#17
sharde26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20 Reputation: 0	I think my front tires are balanced incorrectly, they might have been shaking the bolts loose. Any thoughts on that? Is that even a possibility?