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canadianexpress
11-07-2005, 06:22 PM
Does anyone know the proper torque setting the Mazda 5 ( 16" rims )?

Thanks
WhitewaterPearl
11-09-2005, 11:06 PM
Does anyone know the proper torque setting the Mazda 5 ( 16" rims )?

Thanks
Owner's manual page 7-10... 66-86 ft/lbs.
canadianexpress
11-10-2005, 02:42 PM
I have read that in the manual, but I wish they would would be more specific and give a definite number instead of a range.
Breeegz
11-10-2005, 02:48 PM
(lurk) Are you using a torque wrench to tighten your lugs?

if it were me, I'd just tighten till my face turned red (flash) ... 86 pounds is a LOT
peepsalot
11-10-2005, 03:05 PM
I have read that in the manual, but I wish they would would be more specific and give a definite number instead of a range.
so pick the average then. 76 ft-lbs. It's doesn't have to be precise, as long as it is enough to keep the wheel from coming off, and not too much as to break the stud.
the_saint
11-10-2005, 03:29 PM
They give you a range so that overly technical/paranoid people won't spend three hours trying to get one lug to 78.15 ft/lbs.