18 April 2026

Measure Once Cut Twice!

Or is it cut then measure?

At any rate, I keep cutting and it's still too short.

GRIN

Just to be paranoid, I checked the torque of the lug nuts.

Still at 140 ft-lb.

That's an insane value, but that's what the book says.

I didn't go that far on Moxie once and ended up with finger loose lugs and clunking coming from a wheel.

Coming home from the grocery store today sure underscored how "accustomed" to the vibration I'd become.  I goosed it to 45 and was already bracing... for something that didn't happen.

I think I have PTSD.

Posted by Angus McThag at 23:09
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  1. slow joe crow19 April, 2026 00:35

    I guess that explains why the Costco tire guys were shocked that a Fiat 500 with steel wheels only needs 63 ft-lb on the lug bolts

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    1. Angus McThag19 April, 2026 00:38

      I remember the rule of thumb being 100 ft-lb if you wanted them to STAY on. 75 ft-lb if you expected to use the tools that came with the car.

      100 is not enough to keep a wheel on a 2nd Gen Equinox.

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