Heads-up on lug-bolt torque
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Heads-up on lug-bolt torque
I just recently bought a new 2006 RX8 a couple of months ago. After driving it several thousand miles in a short period (1 month) of time, I swapped out the stock wheels and tires for a set of winter tires/wheels. I was shocked when I went to remove the stock wheels and tires as the lugs were barely tight!! I am always **** about keeping my wheel lugs torqued when changing them, but had assumed the stock wheels would have been ok from the factory. This was "not" the case with my car and it may be worth it to double check and re-torque just in case.
JR
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Originally Posted by N10S
I just recently bought a new 2006 RX8 a couple of months ago. After driving it several thousand miles in a short period (1 month) of time, I swapped out the stock wheels and tires for a set of winter tires/wheels. I was shocked when I went to remove the stock wheels and tires as the lugs were barely tight!! I am always **** about keeping my wheel lugs torqued when changing them, but had assumed the stock wheels would have been ok from the factory. This was "not" the case with my car and it may be worth it to double check and re-torque just in case.
JR
JR
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
and get rid of the OE lugnuts unless you like dealing with galled threads and broken studs ...
What do you recommend for replacement?
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Originally Posted by RX8Maine
What do you recommend for replacement?
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Originally Posted by El Kabong
Any other suggestions for lug nuts for stock rims that would also be usable for aftermarket rims when I upgrade?
Thanks,
Kabong
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Kabong
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
and get rid of the OE lugnuts unless you like dealing with galled threads and broken studs ...
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