buddy911t

Is it recommended to torque lug nuts on Porsche wheels? If so to what lbs.

brad@tirerack.com

On the 997 and 996 tighten to 96 ft. lbs.

cvazquez

+1... I torque to 97ft.lbs. when at the track.

USMC_DS1

Remember to use some anti seize like Liqui Moly. 96 ft lbs is the proper torque rating using anti seize.

buddy911t

Thanks!

NA011

Be careful when you use an anti seize lube:

http://www.machinetoolhelp.com/Repai...que-chart.html

http://www.imperialsupplies.com/pdf/...rqueCharts.pdf

http://raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html

USMC_DS1

Yes, be careful and in the case of the '08 C2S... on page 250 of the owner's manual it specifies use of Optimoly TA on the bolt thread and between the bolt head and movable cap ring. So 96 ftlb is the proper torque provided you use the anti-seize paste. Read your manuals for specifics re your vehicle. BTW, nice links re the affects of lube on torque.

Chaos

95 ft/lbs. A drop of oil on threads.

San Rensho

The drill is that you lube the threads of the lug bolt and underneath the head of the bolt but the cone has to be perfectly clean, no lube whatsoever. Don't sweat the magic potions recommended by P. Any oil or grease is fine, whats important is to lube what has to be lubed and clean what doesn't.

Its also a good idea to get a generic bolt that fits to make a thread chaser. Cut 3 or 4 slots into the bolt parallel to the bolt and run it through the the threads in the hub with lots of oil, WD40, whatever s cutting fluid.

Also, hit the hub hat that the wheel mounts to with a wire brush, and also the inside of the wheel that mounts to the hat and oil/grease the hat. The next time you have to take of the wheel, it will pop right off.