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Subject:Re: wheel torque specs
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Fri, 7 Apr 2006 13:55:59 -0700

That's the number I use on the steel rims. I do my Mercedes alloys up to
80.  Someone with the factory alloys can help you with that number.

On 4/7/06, John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu> wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Can someone tell me what the proper torque is for wheels on a 90 Vanagon
> ? I had a warped rotor problem after having costco install 15" alloy
> rims with new tires and I confirmed with them, according to their specs,
> that 125lb is the right torque.
>
> I am going to have them re-torque them but thought i would get a second
> opinion on the number of lbs.
>
> Thanks    -john
>

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