Chris H.

Can anyone tell me the "correct" number of pounds to set on a torque wrench for tightening the lug nuts on Audi wheels? THANKS!<br>--Chris H.<br>98 Avant QMS 2.8

CraigB

Be sure and check them, after the wheels have been removed/replaced by ANY shop. I had brake pads installed the other day and the Audi dealer must've put at least 200 ft/lbs on 'em, when they re-installed the wheels. HTH.<p>CraigB

John

Craig (or anyone):<br>Do you need to jack or raise a car simply to loosen or adjust the torque on the bolts? Just wondering as I have a rotation service coming up at 7500 miles.

Jim Simone

You have to torque the wheels on the ground since it's otherwise kinda hard to keep them from turning. :-)<p>Just loosen the bolts a little and re-tighten with a torque wrench in sequence, following the recommended "star" pattern.<p>(Check out this link to the Tire Rack tech info: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/torque.htm if you're unsure what I mean.)<p>Or, you could just wait until your next service and ask them how they properly torque the wheels.<p>HTH,<br>Jim

david

I just checked my owners manual this weekend and I thought it read 80 lbs. I do not think 80 vs 90 matters.

CraigB

...80-90 ft/lbs for 14mm bolts (since the torque is based on the bolt/nut and not the type of wheels). It was a list of different size lug bolts/nuts and their appropriate torque range; may have been on Tirerack or Discount Tire website. If I find it, I'll post the link.<p>CraigB

CraigB

My mistake, 14mm uses 85-90 ft/lbs. Of course, this link also says to go by the manufacturer's recommended torque, which is probably 80 (I was just too lazy to look it up; I found 90 in the archives). HTH.<p>CraigB<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/torque.htm">Tirerack Torque Tutor</a></li></ul>

Chris H.

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DJW

Re: 80 vs. 90 ft-lbs -- my manual DOES say 90...