lug nut torque

[jaxgt]

Gents - I'm out at a friend's without access to my service/owner's manual.
Can someone kindly tell me correct torque for lug nuts - I can't recall if 100 or 110 ft/lbs?

Thanks !

 

[RALPHIE]

111 lb-ft

 

[fjpikul]

Wellllll, there's still some controversy over the actual number. The 2005 Service Manual says 111, but the GT Guys say it's wrong and do them at 100.

 

[BlackICE]

I think the key thing to to check and re-torque after right after a spirited run anytime the lug nuts are removed and re-installed. I use 100 ft-lbs and haven't had any problems after re-torquing, but a few nuts always turn a little, some maybe a 1/4 turn. If you go for the 110, maybe the recheck won't be needed. I always feel better when I recheck them.

 

[timcantwell]

Wellllll, there's still some controversy over the actual number. The 2005 Service Manual says 111, but the GT Guys say it's wrong and do them at 100.

I agree with Dr. Frank and the GT Guys 100 is the magic number!

 

[spartan]

Wanted to bring this thread up again since many will need to check their lug nut torque. I will have tools in my car if anyone needs them.

 

[junior]

FWIW, most if not all quality Torque wrenches are factory calibrated to +/-3% of set torque values.

 

[fjpikul]

I am using Derry's nuts!

 

[AJB]

Owners Manual says 100 ft lbs. Just checked mine yesterday with my new 'clicker' torque wrench.
andy (ajb)

 

[Indy GT]

Glad to see the responses to getting your cars prepped for the track event!:biggrin

 

[GKW05GT]

Changed to my standard wheels, basically new tires, and torqued to 100.

 

[jaxgt]

This thread is making me feel old - I originally posted it almost 7 1/2 yrs ago.
Wow - time flies.

 

[extrap]

This thread is making me feel old - I originally posted it almost 7 1/2 yrs ago.
Wow - time flies.

And now it's been another six

 

[jaxgt]

Logged a lot of miles, and grey hair, since my original post, 13yrs ago.
Gone by in a blink. Best to drive rather than look at!

 

[twobjshelbys]

06 books changed to 100

 

[drilling]

Why does time fly?

I saw the ford gt from supercars.net when I was in highschool. Took me 17 years.

 

[2112]

Why does time fly?

I saw the ford gt from supercars.net when I was in highschool. Took me 17 years.

It gets worse, WAY worse.

 

[drilling]

It gets worse, WAY worse.

What would you tell yourself to do more in mid 30s?

 

[2112]

What would you tell yourself to do more in mid 30s?

Drive your car more!

Seriously, have more fun. Life isn’t a dress rehearsal.

 

[PeteK]

I like that saying. I like this one too: Life has an expiration date, and you don't know when that is.