Wheel Lug Nut Torque

[Richard Hwang]

My research indicates 80 ft-lb. Is this correct?

 

[Richard Hwang]

My research indicates 80 ft-lb. Is this correct?

 

[Robert_Alabama]

Yes, 80 ft-lbs is correct torque for lug nuts.

 

[KentuckyKen]

Yes, 80 ft-lbs of torque and a 19 mm lugnut are pretty much standard for almost all Honda wheels. I appreciate the confirmation from the College Hills Honda document.

 

[bpratt]

I was always taught to tighten them down until they strip and then back off 1/4 turn.

 

[KentuckyKen]

I was always taught to tighten them down until they strip and then back off 1/4 turn.

I prefer to use German Torque:
“guduntite”.
But I back up the same way: just ease back until you hit something and then pull forward a few inches.

 

[David Towle]

I think everyone designs wheel lugs today for at least 200 ft lbs since that's the sort of torque that tire shops use. But 80 is 100% secure and makes it much easier to get them off on the side of the road if you need to.