summer to snow tire problem

ZoroItaliano · 11-19-2013, 12:53 PM

I'll keep you guys posted once i hear from the mechanic.
I appreciate your input on this.

Ghostvette · 11-19-2013, 01:30 PM

Sounds like time to invest in a good socket and torque wrench. Oh yeah, and put the key for the locks in the armrest.

Drex · 11-19-2013, 02:04 PM

i put spacers on my rear wheels last winter, and didn't retorque them after 100miles. of course they started coming loose and the rear end was shaking and making terrible noises until i took the wheels off and retorqued the spacers.

glad you got it figured out zoro

kfull · 11-19-2013, 02:26 PM

Related question: there's no need to jack the car up to retorque lug nuts right? I have a torque wrench and sockets but just have never used them.

4r3s · 11-19-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

Related question: there's no need to jack the car up to retorque lug nuts right? I have a torque wrench and sockets but just have never used them.

Assuming you put the wheel on correctly the first time and it was sitting flush, then no, you do not need to jack the car up.

Remember to always tighten and loosen your lug nuts in a star pattern to avoid op's issue!

And get a real torque wrench!!! The equipment in the trunk is truly only meant for emergency on the side of the road use!

Ghostvette · 11-19-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Assuming you put the wheel on correctly the first time and it was sitting flush, then no, you do not need to jack the car up.

Remember to always tighten and loosen your lug nuts in a star pattern to avoid op's issue!

And get a real torque wrench!!! The equipment in the trunk is truly only meant for emergency on the side of the road use!

and not the $20 beam type from Advance Auto... get a good 'click' type from Sears. Keep it in it's case when not in use. I'd also invest in a good 24" to 36" half inch drive breaker bar to keep in the car to break lug nuts loose.

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Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	i put spacers on my rear wheels last winter, and didn't retorque them after 100miles. of course they started coming loose and the rear end was shaking and making terrible noises until i took the wheels off and retorqued the spacers. glad you got it figured out zoro ZoroItaliano likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	Related question: there's no need to jack the car up to retorque lug nuts right? I have a torque wrench and sockets but just have never used them. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

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11-19-2013, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	I'll keep you guys posted once i hear from the mechanic. I appreciate your input on this.