Do I need to use torque wrench to put rims on?

[h0l0grafik]

I am supposed to get my Racing Hart c3s tomorrow, actually today, but you know how the post office is... anyways do I need a 80 ft/lb torque wrench what size also (1/2 or 3/8 , etc.) to put my rims on securely or can I just use my stock tire iron. Also, I need to get nuts, what size and what type do I need, I asked around but no one could really give me a reliable answer.

[h1coupe]

you should not need a torque wrench! just tighten it good with your tire iron, then drive around for a few hours then tighten it again! should be no problem:)

[DopeCelicaGT]

yep that should work fine but make sure you do go by their tightening sequence or pattern that they tell you to go by when tightening them down!! Later!

Justin

[RATIFIED]

Yeap, you can get by just tightening them down good and tight and then retightening. If you do have a torque wrench, use it though. I just like the little extra piece of mind, plus no good tool box should be without one!!!

[ishido]

As long as you don't use an air wrench (can't remember the proper name at the moment). Overtightening (using the above) is not good, and a lot of shops will not properly torque the bolts. Fast forward several months later and the wheel may be a bitch to take off.

[oONoGoAutoOo]

i also used my stock tire wrench to put on somes i brought like a few weeks ago. Just tighten it real good, and then after u have driven the car, check and tighten them again.