lug nut torque

jaxgt · Apr 17, 2010

Gents - I'm out at a friend's without access to my service/owner's manual.
Can someone kindly tell me correct torque for lug nuts - I can't recall if 100 or 110 ft/lbs?

Thanks !

RALPHIE · Apr 17, 2010

111 lb-ft

fjpikul · Apr 19, 2010

Wellllll, there's still some controversy over the actual number. The 2005 Service Manual says 111, but the GT Guys say it's wrong and do them at 100.

BlackICE · Apr 19, 2010

I think the key thing to to check and re-torque after right after a spirited run anytime the lug nuts are removed and re-installed. I use 100 ft-lbs and haven't had any problems after re-torquing, but a few nuts always turn a little, some maybe a 1/4 turn. If you go for the 110, maybe the recheck won't be needed. I always feel better when I recheck them.

timcantwell · Apr 19, 2010

fjpikul said:
Wellllll, there's still some controversy over the actual number. The 2005 Service Manual says 111, but the GT Guys say it's wrong and do them at 100.

I agree with Dr. Frank and the GT Guys 100 is the magic number!

spartan · Aug 15, 2017

Wanted to bring this thread up again since many will need to check their lug nut torque. I will have tools in my car if anyone needs them.

junior · Aug 15, 2017

FWIW, most if not all quality Torque wrenches are factory calibrated to +/-3% of set torque values.

fjpikul · Aug 15, 2017

I am using Derry's nuts!

AJB · Aug 15, 2017

Owners Manual says 100 ft lbs. Just checked mine yesterday with my new 'clicker' torque wrench.
andy (ajb)

Indy GT · Aug 15, 2017

Glad to see the responses to getting your cars prepped for the track event!:biggrin

GKW05GT · Aug 15, 2017

Changed to my standard wheels, basically new tires, and torqued to 100.

jaxgt · Aug 15, 2017

This thread is making me feel old - I originally posted it almost 7 1/2 yrs ago.
Wow - time flies.

extrap · Jul 11, 2023

jaxgt said:
This thread is making me feel old - I originally posted it almost 7 1/2 yrs ago.
Wow - time flies.

And now it's been another six

jaxgt · Jul 11, 2023

Logged a lot of miles, and grey hair, since my original post, 13yrs ago.
Gone by in a blink. Best to drive rather than look at!

twobjshelbys · Jul 11, 2023

06 books changed to 100

drilling · Jul 12, 2023

Why does time fly?

I saw the ford gt from supercars.net when I was in highschool. Took me 17 years.

2112 · Jul 12, 2023

drilling said:
Why does time fly?

I saw the ford gt from supercars.net when I was in highschool. Took me 17 years.

It gets worse, WAY worse.

drilling · Jul 13, 2023

2112 said:
It gets worse, WAY worse.

What would you tell yourself to do more in mid 30s?

2112 · Jul 13, 2023

drilling said:
What would you tell yourself to do more in mid 30s?

Drive your car more!

Seriously, have more fun. Life isn’t a dress rehearsal.

PeteK · Jul 14, 2023

I like that saying. I like this one too: Life has an expiration date, and you don't know when that is.

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