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Re: [T3] Do you smoke crack?


On 4 Aug 2003 at 16:19, Toby Erkson wrote:

> I explained that the lugs need to be retorqued after 50 to 100 miles if
> the rim has been removed from the car (just need to retorque once). 

I've never heard of this, nor have I ever done it. It's not suggested in any of 
my manuals. OTOH I don't see how it could possibly hurt anything.

I still recommend using a torque wrench so that you know your bolts are tight 
enough, but not TOO tight.

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