aviator

hi guys. i need to swap out summer rims for the winter set. the blizzaks are mounted and balanced on the stock rims.

the neighborhood Jiffy Lube can do the job; but, their wheel guns are not torque wrenches. that is, they can't set a specific torque level. they can just bolt on the rims with no specific torque level. these guys offer to pick up the winter set from my apartment and drop the summer set back, which is the reason why i am inclined to use them.

so, the question is, would it be safe to bolt on the rims without the relevant torque level?

thanks guys.

henry.

hrpfg2

wow, a big corporation like that install wheels and has no torque wrenches?
torquing is recommended.
you don't want them too tight nor not tight enough.
you can buy a cheap one from many auto part store for about $20.

aviator

thanks dude. that's a good idea (to get my own torque wrench) and let the Jiffy Lube guys use it. or, go to a different shop and get it done properly.

cheers.

hrpfg2

You can maybe do the job yourself. Just like changing out a flat but x's 4. Assumming you're just switching the sets of rim with tires already mounted.

aviator

the tires are mounted and balanced on the stock rims. just have to bolt them on. i am just too lazy! may be i should think about doing it myself! :-)

hrpfg2

must be getting cold up in MN, I would probably feel just as lazy.

mister x

I wouldn't trust the Iffy Lube guys in my town to touch my car. Invest in a torque wrench and get a buddy to lend a hand, the peace of mind is well worth it.

wineboy

Totally agree. I'm looking for a good torque wrench as well. Any recommendations under $100.00?

Orpheus

[QUOTE=wineboy,Nov 17 2010, 01:26 PM] Totally agree.

aviator

[QUOTE=hrpfg2,Nov 15 2010, 10:17 PM]must be getting cold up in MN, I would probably feel just as lazy.