db Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Sorry if this is numpty - I checked the archives. I watched the chap at the garage change my tyres the other day (whilst I lounged nearby in my white suit with my Amex). He did the wheelnuts back up with an airgun. I thought this was a no-no? Should I loosen them up (if it's still possible). My ... Preciousss! Edited by - db on 15 Oct 2008 23:02:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJG Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 They may have used a torque limiting socket in which case its ok, assuming correct rating. May be worth a phone call to check. Most tyre companies are aware of risks. If not get them to loosen them and retorque. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks - not sure how they (or I) would know what setting to put the torque on if it's very different from tintops. They tried to inflate my tyres to 32psi... My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 From memory, it's 55 lb/ft. Or is it Nm? Hm. I'm confused now. Just crack them loose and redo with your (own, begged, stolen, borrowed) torque wrench back home. Oh and let some air out if its 32psi. Unless you like sliding about like a slippery thing! John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Hitting it fixed it ) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Tarnishing nicely ☹️) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 2cv is correct - 55lb/ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 How many Nm is that then? How does it convert from one to the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Dropped the pressure down to 18psi. Wondering if to go further... Apparently I need a torque wrench to do that nut tightening thing -- the current arrangement of hanging kilo weights off a 3m handle is hard to do reliably. My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 1 lb ft = 1.356 Nm No idea what a lb/ft is. Measure of linear density, I guess. My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 1 lb ft is simply the force acting on a bar 1ft long with 1lb hanging off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 lb/ft = spring rate. Best one I heard about with tyre places, air wrenchs and doing nuts up - they did the nuts up with the air wrench, then used a torque wrench set to correct torque to check them . . . funnily enough, it "clicked" on all of them . . My mate got a new set of wheels out them when he couldn't get them back off . . . on a Skoda (proper Skoda, engine in the right Skoda place sort of Skoda 😬) Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesG Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 The only thing I trust tyre garages to do for me is; fit the tyres and balance them. Apart from the aforementioned wheelnut tightening/torqueing fiascos that are commonplace, there is also the horrendous abuse from trolley jacks to endure. Take a tip from me; remove your own wheels from your car and take them into the garage yourself, then refit at your leisure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Take a tip from me; remove your own wheels from your car and take them into the garage yourself, then refit at your leisure! Really heavy to carry four wheels and tyres the mile or so to the garage. My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heskyboy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Its 70nm I seem to recall, Ive always used this and they havent fallen off yet 6ft 4ins now fit easily due to Tillets. however teeth black due to aeroscreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Try this here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Couldn't find a torque wrench in B&Q. My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 You need Halfords, or a car accessory shop !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Buy yourself a good one, look after it, always back it off to zero when you're done with it, and it'll give you years of service. Facom and Britool recomended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks. Will look in Halfrauds My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Quick update - my nuts are now perfectly snug and tight after purchase of Halfords torque (thanks John!) wrench (they're cool - can't believe I didn't own one before). I even set the torque on the spare. My ... Preciousss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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