After a caliper painting job, I put the wheels back on. Then I used a torque wrench to tighten all wheel nuts to 80 f.lbs of torque.

Can anyone verify if this is correct torque spec for wheel nuts?

I simply followed the spec in owner's manual in the section where it tells you to tighten the nuts on the spare to 80 f.lbs.

I wonder if I should use different torque spec for full-size stock rim.

Your reply will be appreciated

 

80 lb-ft is correct.

 

2026 and this comment still coming in handy. Thank you!.

 

If you just put your wheels back on, check your lugnuts the next day after a heat cycle. I bet at least one lug will be slightly loose, not enough to back out or anything like that, but it won't be were you set it. Aluminum wheels expand and contract more than steel ones.

 

You were correct! Just encountered this today. Upgraded the sway bars and links, drove it around today in FL, and its always pretty hot out and exactly what you had stated was the case.

Thank you for the generational knowledge.