Re: [bmw] Torque wrench

["David Orr" <orrs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gerry,

     A torque wrench is the only proper way to tighten your lugs
properly.  If you use an air wrench they will be way too tight and
as you know hard to remove.   Also an air wrench can stretch the
studs past their yeild and cause them to break.  I would recommend
buying one or borrowing one when you put your wheels on.  Auto Zone
loans tools out so you might be able to borrow one from them.  You will
also want to retorque then periodically.

Good luck and happy motoring!

Dave Orr

----- Original Message ----- >
> I am in the process of purchasing a wheel and tire package from the Tire
> Rack and I wanted to get some general information on torque wrenches.  I
> was a credit card swipe away from purchasing a torque wrench this past
> weekend from Pep Boys while I was down in Florida.  I'm considering buying
> one because I'll be putting my new wheels and tires on the car next week.
> I wanted to know how beneficial they are compared to the wrench that came
> stock with my '89 535i.  I know that once the torque wrench is set
> correctly, you can't over tighten the lug nuts, thus making them
> unnecessarily hard to get off.  Am I correct on this?  Any other benefits?
>  What is the correct torque setting for the '89 535i?  Your help is
> greatly appreciated.   Peace and blessings!
>
>
> Gerry A. Phillips
> BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter
> '89 535i
> '87 325is
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