RE: [bmw] Torque wrench

["FS" <freestat@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gerry - you are correct; and you'll want to:

- check to see if your wrench is in ft-lbs or newton-meters
- ask the tirerack salesguy/gal *AND* read owner/shop manual for the torque
spec for your car (note whether it's in ft-lbs or newton meters. My Bentley
manual (for M3) indicates everything in Nm... it makes a difference and I've
seen folks switch 'em :-) )

Technically, you could overtighten the lugs with the torque wrench -IF- you
didn't stop torqueing when it "clicks" :-)

Bill
http://www.my-searchengine.net

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 13:35:35 -0500
From: "Gerry Phillips" <gphill03@domain.elided>
Subject: [bmw] Torque wrench

Hello all,

I am in the process of purchasing a wheel and tire package from the Tire
Rack and I wanted to get some general information on torque wrenches.  I
was a credit card swipe away from purchasing a torque wrench this past
weekend from Pep Boys while I was down in Florida.  I'm considering buying
one because I'll be putting my new wheels and tires on the car next week.
I wanted to know how beneficial they are compared to the wrench that came
stock with my '89 535i.  I know that once the torque wrench is set
correctly, you can't over tighten the lug nuts, thus making them
unnecessarily hard to get off.  Am I correct on this?  Any other benefits?
 What is the correct torque setting for the '89 535i?  Your help is
greatly appreciated.   Peace and blessings!


Gerry A. Phillips
BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter
'89 535i
'87 325is
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