Wheel nut torque on new studs

[Chris KC]

Another factor is what sort of nuts you are using - if any kind of prevailing torque lock nut is used then a variable (extra) amount of the applied torque is gobbled up overcoming friction, so torque values become less meaningful. FWIW I strongly recommend using nylocs and I do them up by feel until the joint goes 'hard'. Do not overtighten them - nobody should be allowed near a wheel nut with extension bars. And check them again after a little running just to make sure.