Hey Guys,

I'm not a tool guy so a little help please..

What size torque wrench should I purchase to install/remove my wheels? 3/8, 1/2.. etc...

Thanks

 

1/2" drive.

 

Gary,
A 1/2 in drive is all you should need. Make sure you get the twist type that clicks when you reach your torque limit and not the balance bar type. I got mine from the hardware store, goes to 150 ft/lbs, and cost about $50.

 

Gary, you are going to want to get a torque wrench with a 3/8" drive. But you are also going to want a 19mm thinwall socket, just make sure that is 3/8" drive as well.

 

it just depends on what size your sockets are.
griots sell a 1/2" socket set with rubber over the socket shaft so you wont scratch ur wheels

 

1/2 inch will work as well, but most household sockets are 3/8ths. You can get whichever you like though, just make sure the socket you get matches.

 

www.tirerack.com sells a good 1/2" drive torque wrench
and the extended socket you need.
Joe

 

Gary, I use a torque wrench from SK and its a 1/2" with the soft sockets from Griots which are softer on your wheels.

 

Never use a TQ wrench to loosen the nuts/bolts - use a bar like the Gorilla thingamajig - otherwise you damage the TQ wrench and throw it off calibration. When tightening , do it in steps of three, like 35/65/96 lbs. Recheck in a few hundred miles after remounting wheels .

 

right.
The torque wrench is only for the last turn or so to get the
required torque during tightening. All loosening and most of
the initial tightening should be done with a simple hannd wrench.

 

remember if you use an impact wrench to tighten, it must have a clutch setting for low torque so the real true torque is set by the TORQUE hand wrench. It does save time, especially for loosening. The torque should not be broken by the torque wrench like everyone has said. Either use a braker bar or your impact wrench. My .02 is not to get the soft socket from FVD. It is soft on the inside and strips easily. Just get the socket with the soft cover, that is good enough to protect the wheels.