Jump to Latest Follow Hello Everyone! Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 15 of 15 Posts. When a tire has 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) or less in tread depth, it is considered worn out and this warranty does not apply. , Link opens in a new window. He said only about 30 to 40 per cent of drivers do come back. In early 2021, when Road & Track chatted with Kevin Hines, North . My local tire dealer recommends a retorque after 100 miles…apparently a wheel came off a car several years ago and I guess they are taking no chances. Note: If you only purchased wheels, it is imperative that test fitting is done prior to mounting the tires. The concept of needing to rebalance tires at every rotation was a money making scam tire retailers came up with back in the 90's to keep people coming back in hopes of luring them into other purchases. It's important with new wheels, and EXTRA important with new lugs. Joined Feb 22, 2017 Messages 104 Reaction score 23 Location NJ Car(s) 2020 Civic Sports Hatchback Aug 28, 2018. The Continental CrossContact LX Sport tires are asymmetric tires. October 2021 (10k miles after last retorque, total of 16k miles on lift and tires) front end popping, positive camber and tire wear. Dec 13, 2006. Main reason why I purchased from discount tire. At 100 miles a couple were very slightly . Steering Shudder after Tire rotation. Sometimes after a tire rotation. (e.g. in 2017 reported a total of 389 wheel separation incidents. 75 to 80 is correct. For God sakes if you ever get a good balance on all four tires leave em alone. Torquing lug nuts and bolts correctly is a vital part of making sure your tire and wheel assembly rides smoothly, wears evenly and performs as expected. After that, they are usually fine. I have seen it printed on my receipt. Having your tires rotated will help ensure driving comfort and maintain the life of your tires. The key thing is to retorque them after a few miles. 9. One even has the customer sign a release form that absolves the shop from liability if the customer fails to come back for a free (no appointment) retorque. When installing wheel spacers, is red threadlock an absolute must or will blue threadlock suffice? Answer (1 of 9): The recommendation is entirely a legal issue. Tire shops almost always recommend this step, and will do it free for you if you just bring it back in for a quick retorque. This warranty is valid for 60 months from the date of purchase, or until the tire reaches 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) or less in remaining tread depth regardless of age, whichever occurs first. DrXenon wrote: ↑ All I do is go around with a torque wrench about 2 weeks after I change the wheels. I broke two studs. Of those 389, 85% of these wheel separations were caused from "faster failure", which means the lug nuts had . Once a month probably wouldn't hurt, but I've had good luck with the check 100 or do miles after they were R&R'ed. One even has the customer sign a release form that absolves the shop from liability if the customer fails to come back for a free (no appointment) retorque. Symmetric and asymmetric tires can be rotated front-to-back, back-to-front and across. Other best practices include a documented torquing process and training on proper tool usage. Run the motor a few minutes and up to full thrust and then retorque, then take a ride and retorque. The lug nuts can potentially loosen due to the weight of the car, the rotational force of the wheels, and all the other stresses associated with driving. . Just got my McGard Spline Drives, the instruction said to retorque the wheels after driving 25 miles after installing the wheel/tire/lugs.I have never "re-torque" my wheels after tire rotation/new tires, etc. maybe even rotating your rims one stud location. Then you can let it go until the next time you tak. If your owner's manual states that your car doesn't need new oil that . I had a car that a wheel came loose after the tire shop put new tires on it. Since the mechanic must try to gauge the correct tightness of the lug nuts, they can sometimes be off by a little. In general, according to Michelin and Firestone, you should rotate your tires every six months or every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. As part of basic car maintenance rotating tires should be completed every 3000 to 5000 miles. When you get new tires put on, each of the wheels must come off and then be re-installed. 2. Only show this user. You aren't done your tire rotation until 60 miles after you've rotated the tires. I always look at my jeep and inspect it. Over-tightened nuts can damage bolt threads or break the fasteners. unless tires are directional it is best to rotate as described.tires on passenger side wear faster than driver side. I loosen and re-torque every time it is in the shop for anything, even state inspection. I would be less concerned about the actual mileage number and more concerned that they get retorqued after soon after a rotation, rebalance, install. May 10, 2005. TIRE ROTATION. I have gotten wheels back from various tire shops where I know they used a 1/2" impact wrench to put wheels on with. Accepted payment methods include debit, credit and cash. I would take them back off and clean the mounting surfaces. Jan 13, 2011. If you have new tires or wheels installed, your tires changed over, or your wheels rotated, a technician will suggest that you return to the store to get your tires re-torqued on the next business day or within 50 kilometres of use. Thread starter #1 Over time, lug nuts undergo the typical stresses and forces of a car in daily use. The Subaru owners manual recommends retorque. I doubt it's warped rotors because it happened after you rotated your tires. WhiteKnight New Member. You aren't done your tire rotation until 60 miles after you've rotated the tires. I used my expensive SnapOn dial torque wrench to remove each lug nut to see if they were torqued correctly. Check for proper fit as described below. Re-torquing can help keep you, your loved ones and other drivers on the road safe. Tire Rotation Patterns. 2010 2LT AWD, Jewel Red <br />Mft Info: Assembled on a Wed April 7, 2010 Lansing Mi<br /> 2005 Malibu LS . Then, after 50 to 500 miles, retorque in the same way to guarantee a secure mount. all tread looked the same and i had 1/3 tread left. Finding the proper torque for lug nuts and lug bolts is the first step and can usually be found in the vehicles owner's manual. Like what , reflash the computer to reconigize the tire rotation has been done . If one wheel has come loose, check it every 60 miles or so until it stops. Dec 12th, 2011 5:36 pm. Answer (1 of 10): I just rotated the tires on my car and tightened the lug nuts with a torque wrench. The size of the fastener is by far the biggest determinate of a proper torque value. Reactions: When? The wheels are 16" Sparco Terras. I'm at 82,000 miles on my 2013, rotated my BFG KOs every 3000 miles, and other tires every 5000, and never have had any lugs rotate further after the 1st retorque after 50-100 miles. Also I am pretty sure from advice and reading, that I torque them like a tire in rotation, loosen, retorque. 4. They are printed in two different materials. These aren't new wheels as the winter tire set was already used last winter season. high quality static cling materials 8 mil (0.008") in thickness, or removable low tack vinyl materials . Step 3: Test fit each wheel in its final position. 3. Yes, I could do a five tire rotation myself, but without a car lift it takes me beyond my motivation to fiddle. After about 25 miles of driving, re-check the torque on all the lugs. Feb 26 . Joined: Oct 3, 2020 . Went to discount tire today to get my usual tire rotation and balance since I get it free. i rotate every 10kmi and my firestone steel tex tires had 93kmi when replaced with same. If you retorque all the wheels and issue goes away, never go back to that shop. I think tire shops ask that you either come back or retorque your wheels is because of liability. Non-directional tires should be rotated diagonally i.e. Less of an issue compared to say 20 years ago though I think. 2LT AWD . Every time your wheels come off, for any reason, it's essential that you retorque them after around 60 miles of driving. Oct 7, 2020 at 6:35 AM #7 #7. If lug nuts are too loose, there's a small risk that the wheel could come off . And taking a 30% reduction for residual, and you'd expect the fastener to be 24.4-33ft-lbs. They did not do the free car wash, and they did not do the relearn procedure (I only found this out when . The first thing I do when I get home is re-torque the wheel nuts. Instead, you can use a torque wrench . Rick, Oct-2016. -Eric-. They eat rear tires like it's their job due to their whacked-out alignment specs. / 80 MILES TO HAVE YOUR WHEELS RE-TORQUED!] Jeff . Resist the temptation of giving the wrench an extra click or two. One was torque just below 50 ft lbs, a second was to 90 ft lbs, two were at 60, and the rest from 70-80. . I check them, retorque if necessary. decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. As for interval, I would say every oil change. To me that's what everyone one should do. Why? I carry my torque wrench and 19 MM socket in the car and usually get about 1/8 of a turn on some or all of the lug nuts after my 5000 mile oil change and tire rotation. 50 km after a tire change, garages and tire dealers will retorque the wheels on your car for free. We went to Costco for the seasonal change-over for a second vehicle and because I forgot my lug nuts, had to purchase new ones. The Subaru owners manual recommends retorque. To maximize safety and minimize any potential risks involved with a set of brand new tires, you need to get them retorqued a day or two or 50-100 miles after you've changed them. This is all the mechanical engineers I work with do on their own cars as well. A retorque is quick, painless, and solid peace of mind. Especially after a wheel change or rotation. The star pattern of tightening lugs is also correct. Utilizing a torque wrench is a must so you can be sure you're . Ongoing ISO:17025 calibration and repair of torque wrenches is a good start. thirdyota, Oct 6, 2020 #2. taco_runner [OP] likes this. They then told me the trans cooler lines are bad and the only thing the warranty covered Is the power steering leak from the . So, I would have noticed earlier. Let us know what you would spend a $50 Amazon gift card on, . Is it a spline drive specific thing? 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