HRE FF04 making a clicking noise???

oneredry · 08-10-2017, 01:13 PM

Since the installation of my wheels, I've been hearing a clicking noise upon the rotation of the tire. at first I thought it was a stone in the tread, so I dismissed it for a while and now (about after a 100 miles) it appears that its coming from the center hub/cap.. so before I take the time to remove the wheel and be all anal about it, has any of this happened to you before?
I did install the hub-centric (red ring) that was shipped with it if any of you were possibly questioning that.

Glen e · 08-10-2017, 01:40 PM

Torque to 140

TJay74 · 08-10-2017, 03:32 PM

There is a TSB out for this even on the OEM wheels. Pull the wheels, clean the hub surface on the wheel and on the rotor. One member put some anti-seize on the hub flange and then as said put the wheels back on and torque to spec.

It is caused by galvanic corrosion between the iron hub and the aluminium wheel.

oneredry · 08-11-2017, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the replies, and this is all interesting stuff..

I was told however by HRE that I should tq them to mfgr spec which is if I am not mistaking, 114 ft. lbs.

If so, I can re-tq them to 140 as you stated and I should also put anti-seize (which makes sense).
At first I thought it was the cap making the noise. I haven't driven it since then.

Glen e · 08-11-2017, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneredry

Thanks for the replies, and this is all interesting stuff..

I was told however by HRE that I should tq them to mfgr spec which is if I am not mistaking, 114 ft. lbs.

If so, I can re-tq them to 140 as you stated and I should also put anti-seize (which makes sense).
At first I thought it was the cap making the noise. I haven't driven it since then.

Mfr spec is 140

oneredry · 08-11-2017, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Mfr spec is 140

ok. I must have mis-read. I'll adjust accordingly, Thank you for the quick reply. Maybe I shouldn't have went 142 in MX the other day.

TJay74 · 08-11-2017, 02:57 PM

The track supplement says 140, some have went around 120-125. The TSB for the wheel clicking states to torque to 140 along with the anti-seize paste to eliminate the clicking.

Glen e · 08-11-2017, 03:01 PM

The owners manual is also 140, not just for track. FOR ALL CAMAROS.

FlowForm_Wheels · 08-11-2017, 03:15 PM

Should you still have any issues, let me know but I would be recommending the same thing everyone else has. Check the torque value on those lugs and verify they're at OE 140lbs.

Only other thing I can think of is maybe the centercap is loose maybe? Not sure, but if that's the case and you have a bad cap, let me know and I'll send out a new one.

bpang1234 · 08-11-2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

The owners manual is also 140, not just for track. FOR ALL CAMAROS.

I can verify by my own experience that torquing to 140 will get rid of the clicking.

oneredry · 08-11-2017, 03:42 PM

ok, cool.

Thanks all I'll keep this thread posted when I go to adjust.

2SSHIFT · 08-14-2017, 02:25 AM

140 torque spec is for OEM wheels... not aftermarket. Is this incorrect?

FlowForm_Wheels · 08-18-2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSHIFT

140 torque spec is for OEM wheels... not aftermarket. Is this incorrect?

I can't speak on behalf of ALL aftermarket wheels, but I can tell you with our FlowForm Wheels, use OE torque specs. Only reason I can think of where you wouldn't torque to OEM spec again is because the lug nuts that you're using aren't rated to handle that sort of pressure, or the wheel can't handle the torque.

With that said, oneredry what's the update? Torquing them down fix the clicking?

oneredry · 08-18-2017, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlowForm_Wheels

With that said, oneredry what's the update? Torquing them down fix the clicking?

Yes, I took the wheels off and put anti-seize and re-tqed to 140. I've only driven it about 15 miles, but tried to listen and seems to not be there, so I don't want to say this early but looks like that has taken care of it.

08-10-2017, 01:13 PM	#1
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	HRE FF04 making a clicking noise??? Since the installation of my wheels, I've been hearing a clicking noise upon the rotation of the tire. at first I thought it was a stone in the tread, so I dismissed it for a while and now (about after a 100 miles) it appears that its coming from the center hub/cap.. so before I take the time to remove the wheel and be all anal about it, has any of this happened to you before? I did install the hub-centric (red ring) that was shipped with it if any of you were possibly questioning that. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

08-10-2017, 01:40 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Torque to 140 __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-11-2017, 01:17 PM	#4
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	Thanks for the replies, and this is all interesting stuff.. I was told however by HRE that I should tq them to mfgr spec which is if I am not mistaking, 114 ft. lbs. If so, I can re-tq them to 140 as you stated and I should also put anti-seize (which makes sense). At first I thought it was the cap making the noise. I haven't driven it since then. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

08-11-2017, 03:01 PM	#8
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	The owners manual is also 140, not just for track. FOR ALL CAMAROS. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 08-11-2017 at 03:18 PM.

08-11-2017, 03:42 PM	#11
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	ok, cool. Thanks all I'll keep this thread posted when I go to adjust. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

08-10-2017, 03:32 PM	#3
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	There is a TSB out for this even on the OEM wheels. Pull the wheels, clean the hub surface on the wheel and on the rotor. One member put some anti-seize on the hub flange and then as said put the wheels back on and torque to spec. It is caused by galvanic corrosion between the iron hub and the aluminium wheel.

08-11-2017, 02:57 PM	#7
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	The track supplement says 140, some have went around 120-125. The TSB for the wheel clicking states to torque to 140 along with the anti-seize paste to eliminate the clicking.

08-11-2017, 03:15 PM	#9
FlowForm_Wheels Drives: Turbo 4, SC V8 and Twin Turbo V8 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,338	Should you still have any issues, let me know but I would be recommending the same thing everyone else has. Check the torque value on those lugs and verify they're at OE 140lbs. Only other thing I can think of is maybe the centercap is loose maybe? Not sure, but if that's the case and you have a bad cap, let me know and I'll send out a new one.

08-14-2017, 02:25 AM	#12
2SSHIFT Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 63	140 torque spec is for OEM wheels... not aftermarket. Is this incorrect?

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