lug nut torque

[tmiller]

What should I torque my lug nuts at on stock alum wheels? Thanks

[tmiller]

What should I torque my lug nuts at on stock alum wheels? Thanks

[f5fstop]

103 lb ft (140 N·m)

[Webb70]

The factory bolts say 85 - 90 ft/lbs right on them.

[h3\'er]

Big O has always done all my other cars at 85 ft/lbs so I was assuming this was a standard

[f5fstop]

GM spec for torquing the lug nuts is as I stated above. This comes directly from the GM service manual for the H3.
Now, I haven't checked, but I would assume they use lug nuts, not lug bolts. I might be wrong, but the last time GM used lug bolts it was a disaster.
This torque of 140 N.m matches the torque on every GM vehicle I have ever worked on; other than trucks which requires 190 N·m (140 lb ft) - six and eight stud patterns. So, I would go with the 140 N.m, but it is your vehicle. torque to whatever you desire.

[woyster_h3]

The owner's manual states 100 ft-lbs.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by woyster_h3:
The owner's manual states 100 ft-lbs. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Cool, never knew that information was in the owner's manual. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fourfourto]

From what I learned here you dont question f5fstop,s advice and answers.

[tmiller]

Thanks Just got my Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip tires, cant wait to mount them up. I have them on my H1 and there awsome both street and dirt/ mud.

[HUMTECH]

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification

Metric
English

Spare Wheel Carrier Bolt
68 N·m
50 lb ft

Spare Wheel Carrier Nut
136 N·m
100 lb ft

Wheel Lug Nut
140 N·m
103 lb ft

staight from service manual, all vehicles are different, very good and smart question.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fourfourto:
From what I learned here you dont question f5fstop,s advice and answers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, but I can be wrong. I just try and not speak unless I have the info or some experience.
Not sure what those markings are on the lugs that Webb70 mentions. Too damn cold outside and take a look, so if I can remember, I'll look at the two we have in the back and see if there are any markings on them.
If they are stamped incorrectly, that could cause some confusion.

[f5fstop]

The lug nuts on both vehicles in our garage our marked "METRIC 6P," which is the lug identifier, not a torque spec.