stoopid question....torque wrench

[kiza1986]

Ok i know nothing lol but what setting should a torque wrench be on to tighten up the bolts on my alloys?

Thanks

Kiza

 

[Fred@BTM]

book says 90NM, i say 100NM

 

[kiza1986]

cheers fred mate....can ia sk why you say 100nm?

Kiza

 

[edde]

cheers fred mate....can ia sk why you say 100nm?

Kiza

Best be safe. I use 105 I think.

 

[benji&eka]

100 cos when was your torque wrench last calibrated?

 

[gh172]

I wouldn't go too far beyond the recommended setting in case of stressing/shearing the bolt. FWIW I have been using 60lbft/80NM and there's no sign of them coming loose, even after a track session.