In a message dated 8/2/00 2:39:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mlawyer@starpower.net writes:
<< I pulled off the
hubcap on the right front wheel and found 4 of five lug nuts (with studs
attached) laying loose in the hubcap. Apparently, the guy who just
installed some new tires over-torqued the nuts with his air impact wrench.
I just ordered an air impact wrench too.... but don't think I'll ever use it
on my lug nuts. >>
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Don't EVER use an impact wrench to install the wheels. A torque wrench with
the correct setting is the correct tool.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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