Re: A bad thread

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Jason Brunberg wrote:
>I have myself a torque wrench, but I'm afraid I've
> only got one socket that fits on it, and it isn't 17mm.  therefore, I
> use my arms to their full extent to snug those lugs up tight.
> 
> jason
> the mad bastard

Jason, you've got to get that socket, man.  If you over-tighten lugs,
you run the risk of cracking your wheels, stripping threads and warping
rotors.  Proper wheel lug torque is very important. 

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Jim Buck,
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1997 Solo II Points Champion,
E-Stock Champion,
Fort Wayne Region, SCCA 
1987 Scirocco 16 valve
1982 Rabbit Convertible
1996 Jetta GLS
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