How many pounds to torque down lug nuts?

cssnms · 07-07-2012, 01:32 PM

What is spec for an e90? Thanks

obert · 07-07-2012, 03:01 PM

I think it 85lb or 95lbs

cssnms · 07-07-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

I think it 85lb or 95lbs

Thanks. Can anyone else confirm?

Also if you don't have the special BMW jack stand pad where do you place the basic jack stand lifting pad behind the front wheel? Do you just place it over where the BMW lifting pad is suppose to go?

Trying to take off my front wheels. Thx

Slow_335i · 07-07-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

I think it 85lb or 95lbs

I've heard 80lbs is sufficient

obert · 07-07-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

I've heard 80lbs is sufficient

Yeah wish I was home..........I have the book

robc1976 · 07-07-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

I've heard 80lbs is sufficient

I put mine st 90..... Just had a dumb shop torque mine over 120-130 PBS....must have used a impact wrench. Idiots!!!

N54_Fan · 07-07-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

I've heard 80lbs is sufficient

My understanding is that it is 90 lbs.

Slow_335i · 07-07-2012, 04:50 PM

Not sure how long the bolt are but this should help

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=107

will.c · 07-08-2012, 12:36 AM

88 ftlb.

Also, if you take your car to track or change your wheels a lot, you run into higher chance of stripping or stretching the bolts. In those cases, it is recommended to replace the lug bolts every couple years at least. If you just daily drive quietly, not really necessary.

PeteW84 · 07-08-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cssnms

What is spec for an e90? Thanks

88 ft. lbs. or 120 Nm.

dvpouldar26 · 07-08-2012, 10:56 PM

88 ft-lbs. Be sure not to overtorque it. The dealer tends to really overtorque lugs when they use their impact wrench.

robc1976 · 07-08-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dvpouldar26

88 ft-lbs. Be sure not to overtorque it. The dealer tends to really overtorque lugs when they use their impact wrench.

I just had a shop put hem on way to tight...wasn't real happy about it! 120+ lbs of torque.

dvpouldar26 · 07-08-2012, 11:15 PM

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I just had a shop put hem on way to tight...wasn't real happy about it! 120+ lbs of torque.

First time I took my wheels off, I had to use a 6 foot breaker bar, and over an hours time to get the lugs off.

robc1976 · 07-08-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dvpouldar26

First time I took my wheels off, I had to use a 6 foot breaker bar, and over an hours time to get the lugs off.

Mine where popping...I had to use a pole for leverage...total BS!

Gary@TireRack · 07-09-2012, 08:38 AM

80-88 lb/ft per BMW

cssnms · 07-09-2012, 12:41 PM

Thanks everyone!

VMRWheels · 07-09-2012, 03:33 PM

I generally do 80-85lbs on most cars. It doesn't need to be extremely exact but make sure you torque them down at a cross pattern (like a drum).

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will.c Captain 127 Rep 638 Posts Drives: E46M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (5)	88 ftlb. Also, if you take your car to track or change your wheels a lot, you run into higher chance of stripping or stretching the bolts. In those cases, it is recommended to replace the lug bolts every couple years at least. If you just daily drive quietly, not really necessary.
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