Dnk Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Sorry im tired could someone move to non supra tech Would anyone know of the torque settings for the split rim bolts ive listed below, ive searched and im gettting mixed opinions, anything from 15ft lbs - 30ft lbs. A4 100 grade st/st rim screws M7x1 thread, i think theres 46 on each wheel. Thanks dunk Edited February 14, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'd say 15ft/lb would be nearest the mark (20Nm). I know I did my split rim bolts up tighter, though, They were M7 and I calculated the torque for those. It wasn't 30ft/lb though. Used some threadlock, too. Loctite 242 or 243 or an equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 A4 100 grade bolts are one of the stronger stainless bolts but will require a higher torque than the lower grade ones. Using threadlock will lubricate the threads before it hardens and this will reduce the tightening torque that's needed. 15ft lbs might be just about right if lubricating the threads with threadlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 15ft lbs and a dab of loctite on each one is the way to go by the sound of things then. Most other people ive asked say the same so i'll go with that. Cheers guys for your input, most apreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thread resurection. I'll be refitting mine later this week hopefully, Dunk, did you fit new bolts or reuse the old ones. The wrench I have only goes down to 20 ftlbs, is this ok or will I have to find a smaller one? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Thread resurection. I'll be refitting mine later this week hopefully, Dunk, did you fit new bolts or reuse the old ones. The wrench I have only goes down to 20 ftlbs, is this ok or will I have to find a smaller one? ta I bought brand new bolts and nuts from a place in Germany, not cheap but very high quality and great service. I'd get a smaller wrench Edited February 11, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Cheers Dunk, I'll prolly clean the old ones up as I'm just going to keep these now, not worth selling. Also I've just checked the wrench & it goes down to 200 inch/lbs (approx 16 ft/lbs) you think this will be OK? My mate is bringing a smaller one round if not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Cheers Dunk, I'll prolly clean the old ones up as I'm just going to keep these now, not worth selling. Also I've just checked the wrench & it goes down to 200 inch/lbs (approx 16 ft/lbs) you think this will be OK? My mate is bringing a smaller one round if not Will you fit them to the Supe or do you have something else in line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Will you fit them to the Supe or do you have something else in line? I have an MR2 I bought as a runaround & a possible project, if they'll fit I might put them on there and go for the agressive look with standard bodywork. If not they'll do for the Supe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 I'd use your mates smaller wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I'd use your mates smaller wrench OK bud, cheers for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 OK bud, cheers for the advice No problem and good luck putting them back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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