What is the bolt pattern on a 2005 Dodge Magnum?
5 x 114.3Mm
What size socket do I need for lug nuts?
Lug Nut Socket Sizes 17mm. 19mm (3/4″ also fits) 21mm (13/16″ also fits) 22mm (7/8″ also fits)
How do I know what size lug wrench I need?
Your vehicle has lug nuts of a certain size. Depending on your vehicle the nuts could be either standard or metric, with the most common sizes being 10-14mm or 7/16 to 5/8 inches. Make sure your tire iron fits them. Your owner’s manual should tell you the size you need.
Is a lug wrench the same as a tire iron?
Although both are similar in design, the Gorilla branded tire iron is slightly more polished and the West Coast Wheel brand folding lug wrench comes with a blue snap top storage bag. Again, both lug nut wrenches are the same style, it just depends on your personal preference.
What size is a lug wrench?
If the question “what size of sockets for lug nuts should I use” comes to your mind; make sure that the lug wrench you buy has the following 4 sizes: 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 23mm. These four sizes will generally cover 95% of your needs.
What size drive torque wrench for lug nuts?
1/2-inch
How many ft lbs should lug nuts be?
Most automotive lug nuts are tightened to 90 – 120 ft. lbs., trucks will be more, about 120-150 ft. lbs.
How tight should lug nuts be torqued?
New wheels should be re-torqued after the first 50 to 100 driving miles.
| Hardware Bolt or Stud Size | Typical Torque Range in Ft/Lbs | Minimum Number of Turns of Hardware Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| 14 x 1.25 mm | 85 – 90 | 9 |
| 7/16 in. | 70 – 80 | 9 |
| 1/2 in. | 75 – 85 | 8 |
| 9/16 in. | 135 – 145 | 8 |
Can you use a 3/8 torque wrench to tighten lug nuts?
3/8″ torque wrenches usually have lower torque range which unsuitable to tighten lug nuts.
Should you use an impact wrench to tighten lug nuts?
Do not use the impact to tighten the lug nuts, though. It is very easy to over torque them. Use a ratchet and finish up with a torque wrench for accuracy.
Can you over tighten lug nuts by hand?
Excessively tightened lug nuts can strip the threads, distort brake rotors, damage the wheel, and possibly shear off the lug stud. Insufficiently tightened lug nuts can come loose, with catastrophic consequences.
Can you change tires without a torque wrench?
A torque wrench is not explicitly necessary; the spare jack and tire iron that come in the trunk of every car are sufficient to change a tire in normal cases. If this was the case, car manufacturers would have to start including torque wrenches with the car in the event of a flat tire.
Can I use a breaker bar to tighten lug nuts?
To rotate tires or change a flat tire, you need to know how to tighten lug nuts, but “tight enough” isn’t enough. While many people get away with using a spider wrench, breaker bar or impact gun (which could be disastrous), the best way to tighten lug nuts is with a torque wrench.