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Old 03-09-2006, 06:19 PM
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Hey guys, I had a set of aftermarket wheels, tires and rays lug nuts just came in today, I wanna know which tools should I use to put them on. Impact wrench (electronic one) or regular wrench that came with the car (factory one), I just want to make sure the tool that I use not going to mess up my rays lug nuts.
Old 03-09-2006, 06:20 PM
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dont use a impact wrench! it will knick and marre guarranteed. Use a lug wrench and wrap the socket and shaft in electrical tape. Take your time too, go slow and be careful.
Old 03-09-2006, 06:21 PM
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I used a torque wrench, that way I know exactly how tight I'm putting my lugs to. You shouldn't use an impact gun or any air tools. Not sure about an electric one, but i wouldn't use it. BTW, is the lug wrench that came with the car even the same size as the Rays lug nuts? I'm not sure cause I didn't try it.

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Old 03-09-2006, 07:53 PM
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+1 on the torque wrench. Why overtorque / undertorque by "guessing" with the lug wrench?
Old 03-09-2006, 10:16 PM
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rays lug nuts can be damage pretty easy..so dont over torque it
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Originally Posted by JPsZ
torque wrench
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