I thought for sure I would be able to find the torque settings for wheel nuts in this forum but came up blank.

Does anyone know the proper torque settings for the wheel lug nuts, thanks

 

90 ft. lbs.

 

Yep. 90 lbs. is what I've been using

 

I will go with 90 than, thanks very much

 

Per my owners manual, it's 88.5 ft-lbs. However, I've been using 80 ft-lbs, after putting a bit of anti-seize on the bolt threads and face that contacts the wheel, and that seems plenty tight.

While you have the wheels off, it's a good time to remove the Torx screws that hold the rotors on and put a bit of anti-seize on the screw head and threads. If and when you have to remove/replace the rotors, it will ensure the rotor screws are easy to remove.

-B

 

Please do NOT EVER use ANTI SEIZE on any thread surface. It miscalibrates torque values, and yes they will be so easy to remove your Mini may just do it without asking...

Anti seize is acceptable on the stub axel, but NOT on threads

Alex

 

yeh, I was kinda wondering about anti seize too... 90ft/lbs is not THAT tight and should break free with a regular 1/2 drive ratchet (no breaker bar).

 

Alex,

I put myself thru HS and college as a motorcycle mechanic and have worked on autos/motorcycles/bikes for over 30 years - the whole time putting anti-seize on just about any fastener that's prone to galling and corrosion. Never had something fall off because of it. Funny how BMW recommends anti-seize on their lug bolts and aluminum wheels. The 325iX I had for five years, with those $450/each BBS wheels, never had its wheels fall off from using anti-seize.

-Barry

 

Agreed. I have done the same and have never had a lug nut/bolt loosen or come off in 35 years of maintaining my own cars.

 

Barry - with no disrespect intended

I have on more than 1 ocasion had a customer loose multiple lug nuts by using anti sieze. Mabey its less prone on bolt applications.

My question / concern is also about bolt stretch/ rotor distortion - count the # of turns engagued totally dry to 90 LB/Ft.

Now anti sieze them, and count the turns to 90 LB ft. I think you'll be surprised the #'s are not the same.

Alex