Wheels

BMWrules7 · 08-10-2015, 09:19 PM

Shop replaced a tire. They put the lug bolts in 3/4 way for all.

Then, took power tool and tightened clockwise.

Is this okay?

I thought you had to tighten like a drum, keep tightening closest opposite lug until all completed.

Will this matter?

lsturbointeg · 08-11-2015, 07:20 AM

If they used a power tool like a ratchet gun they should be set to torque so it stops and any given settings.

M5Beast_NYC · 08-11-2015, 01:03 PM

I wouldnt worry about about lug bolts. they are pretty strong and can withstand large torque from impact guns. Only problem i see here is if its too tight, you wont be able to take it off yourself if you decide the take the wheel off for any reason.

just be careful if you have those locking nut bolts cuz the key will break and you are SOL.

BMWrules7 · 08-11-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbonm3ny

I wouldnt worry about about lug bolts. they are pretty strong and can withstand large torque from impact guns. Only problem i see here is if its too tight, you wont be able to take it off yourself if you decide the take the wheel off for any reason.

just be careful if you have those locking nut bolts cuz the key will break and you are SOL.

I was more concerned with the wheel not being mounted cleanly since the bolts were tightened sequentially.

JamRWS6 · 08-12-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWrules7

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Originally Posted by Carbonm3ny

I wouldnt worry about about lug bolts. they are pretty strong and can withstand large torque from impact guns. Only problem i see here is if its too tight, you wont be able to take it off yourself if you decide the take the wheel off for any reason.

just be careful if you have those locking nut bolts cuz the key will break and you are SOL.

I was more concerned with the wheel not being mounted cleanly since the bolts were tightened sequentially.

They should be tightened in a star pattern. Probably isn't a huge harm but I would redo it.

zzzbullseye · 08-12-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JamRWS6

They should be tightened in a star pattern. Probably isn't a huge harm but I would redo it.

^^^^This^^^^

remmib · 08-12-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JamRWS6

They should be tightened in a star pattern. Probably isn't a huge harm but I would redo it.

Yes, I've always heard so too.

lsturbointeg · 08-12-2015, 03:59 PM

I tried pulling a search for sequence but no luck

TexasSpartan · 08-12-2015, 04:35 PM

As mentioned should be tightened in a star pattern with the wheel off the ground and flush to the car. Torque on F10 wheels should be set to 103ft lbs.

Roswell · 08-12-2015, 05:13 PM

I would definitely redo it, and look for another shop. My tire shop always torque the lug nuts by hand, they only uses the machine gun to remove.

BMWrules7 · 08-12-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSpartan

As mentioned should be tightened in a star pattern with the wheel off the ground and flush to the car. Torque on F10 wheels should be set to 103ft lbs.

Okay, great advice all

One last q:

What's the cheapest socket device I can buy that has a torque limiter?

ezaircon4jc · 08-12-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSpartan

As mentioned should be tightened in a star pattern with the wheel off the ground and flush to the car. Torque on F10 wheels should be set to 103ft lbs.

Tough to tighten the lugs when the wheels are suspended off the ground......

Gilgorm · 08-12-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Tough to tighten the lugs when the wheels are suspended off the ground......

I agree completely. My shop lowers the car until the wheels are touching but not fully weight-bearing. This prevents the wheel from turning using a torque wrench by hand in the aforesaid star pattern..

zzzbullseye · 08-13-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasSpartan

Torque on F10 wheels should be set to 103ft lbs.

Thanks for this info. I assumed it was 88 ft lbs just like it was for my old E90...

remmib · 08-13-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zzzbullseye

Thanks for this info. I assumed it was 88 ft lbs just like it was for my old E90...

The F10 has 14mm bolts vs the 12mm bolts on the e90, that might be the reason your the 103 torque on the f10.

zzzbullseye · 08-14-2015, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

The F10 has 14mm bolts vs the 12mm bolts on the e90, that might be the reason your the 103 torque on the f10.

Sounds reasonable.

08-10-2015, 09:19 PM	#1
BMWrules7 Lieutenant Colonel 307 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 2015, 740 LdX, Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston Area iTrader: (0)	Wheels Shop replaced a tire. They put the lug bolts in 3/4 way for all. Then, took power tool and tightened clockwise. Is this okay? I thought you had to tighten like a drum, keep tightening closest opposite lug until all completed. Will this matter?
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	If they used a power tool like a ratchet gun they should be set to torque so it stops and any given settings.
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M5Beast_NYC Major 158 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 15 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (6)	I wouldnt worry about about lug bolts. they are pretty strong and can withstand large torque from impact guns. Only problem i see here is if its too tight, you wont be able to take it off yourself if you decide the take the wheel off for any reason. just be careful if you have those locking nut bolts cuz the key will break and you are SOL.
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TexasSpartan Lieutenant 24 Rep 422 Posts Drives: '06 E85 3.0si Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fulshear, TX iTrader: (0)	As mentioned should be tightened in a star pattern with the wheel off the ground and flush to the car. Torque on F10 wheels should be set to 103ft lbs. __________________ 2006 E85 Z4 3.0si 2015 F10 535i M Sport Sold 2011 E92 M3 Sold 2007 E90 335i Sold 2006 E90 330i Sold
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Roswell Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2012 535xi Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I would definitely redo it, and look for another shop. My tire shop always torque the lug nuts by hand, they only uses the machine gun to remove.
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