SaintS2000

Hello All,

I'm trying to rotate my wheels and this time around I'm taking extra precaution, either not to strip the bolts or the lugs. One thing I noticed, the McGuard locks fit and spin right in easily and I believe the main problem is the bolts and not the lugs. So now, two of my bolts are not in just yet cause I think if I torque it any further I will just strip them both. I may have just need to replace my bolt set or better yet get more 20 more of the McGuard's... lol!!!

Looking for remedy or suggestion here!

Thanks!

osu1978

Hand tighten lugs to the correct torque specs. Easier to strip bolts with impact tools.

B serious

Are the lug nugs M12 X 1.5?

Are the lug nuts the correct seat? Almost all Honda OEM wheels have ball seats. Most aftermarket wheels have taper seats. Hardware in those situations is not interchangeable .

Are you greasing or anti siezing the threads? Hope not.

Are you using a torque wrench? At what torque value?

windhund116

What happens if you use anti-seize lube on lug nut threads? I don't do this myself. I just make sure threads are clean (wire brush), prior to tightening. But, I haven't heard about not using anti-seize.

Thanks!

B serious

The torque wrench stops because of the friction in the threads. 80LBS-ft of twisting force can only turn a fastener so far. That results in a certain tensile load. The tensile load is what you're after. You're squeezing the wheel into the hub with the stud.

BUT...if you lower the friction in the threads with grease, you can keep turning and getting more tensile load. It takes more turns to stop a slippery fastener with 80LB-FT than a dry one.

So you'll be putting more tensile load into the stud.

Slowcrash_101

I use the socket that I use to tighten my lugs and hand start them, then I hook up my impact on the lowest setting, and just snug them up in the air. Snug as in just take the slack out, so when I put the car on the ground there's no uneven stress on the hub. Then I finish them off with the torque wrench making two star passes. Then I re-tighten the next day.

rpg51

I spin them on with my fingers finger tight, then use impact at very low setting, (puts them at about 30 ft/lbs), then lower till tire touches, then torque wrench to spec, then lower all the way. Do all four that way and then take a short drive and re-torque. Check torque the next day. Done.