Lug Nuts Torque?

Byronyk · 03-07-2018, 10:12 AM

I brought my 2017 SS into my dealership for it's second free oil change plus a few issues I've had over the last week:

- Clicking sound under the front tires
- AC cut out

During their diagnostics, they called and told me that my lug nuts aren't rated for the 140 torque require and I will have to install my original lug nuts.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are the lug nuts I installed on my vehicle. They are aluminum and fit the thread of the car. Is there any reason why these lug nuts wouldn't meet spec for my car?

srcstc · 03-07-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Byronyk

I brought my 2017 SS into my dealership for it's second free oil change plus a few issues I've had over the last week:

- Clicking sound under the front tires

- AC cut out

During their diagnostics, they called and told me that my lug nuts aren't rated for the 140 torque require and I will have to install my original lug nuts.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are the lug nuts I installed on my vehicle. They are aluminum and fit the thread of the car. Is there any reason why these lug nuts wouldn't meet spec for my car?

Aluminum?!?! I've heard of titanium lug nuts but aluminum?? I don't think those can handle 80 much less 140.

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chicagosam · 03-07-2018, 10:48 AM

Aluminum is too easy to strip and to corrode. Why use it?
Do you know what grade of Aluminum was used? Think what an impact can do to a softer metal especially at 140 ft-lbs.

brettman · 03-07-2018, 11:02 AM

Sad thing is they SELL those???? What, fine print on the package states: If the wheel falls off.....OH WELL??? wtf...lol. OP, get rid of those.

Byronyk · 03-07-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagosam

Aluminum is too easy to strip and to corrode. Why use it?
Do you know what grade of Aluminum was used? Think what an impact can do to a softer metal especially at 140 ft-lbs.

The description states " Forged from aircraft grade 7075".

JusticePete · 03-07-2018, 11:30 AM

The dealer is spot on.

srcstc · 03-07-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Byronyk

The description states " Forged from aircraft grade 7075".

Doesn't make a bit of difference. Throw those in the trash.

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thundercrakcer · 03-07-2018, 01:27 PM

Yes get rid of that aluminum crap, spend a few bucks on Gorilla I use them and so do many others.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438820

rjacobs · 03-07-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Byronyk

The description states " Forged from aircraft grade 7075".

Even airplanes dont use aluminum nuts on the wheels.

Every airplane I have flown uses 2 piece wheels that are held together with grade 8 steel hardware.

mattyb65 · 03-07-2018, 02:26 PM

Yeah, don't use those. You to have be very careful buying things on Amazon because you don't know if they are really what they say they are or if they are knockoffs. For something this critical, I'd stay far far away.

Byronyk · 03-07-2018, 04:05 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses! I guess I didn't make an informed purchase. They've already been replaced with the factory set.

vtirocz · 03-07-2018, 04:09 PM

"Aircraft grade" and "Military grade" always sounds impressive, but has little meaning from an engineering standpoint.

*mlee* · 03-07-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

The dealer is spot on.

I was just about to say ^^^This

Glad you took care of it.

Lerch98 · 03-07-2018, 08:37 PM

Recycle that Aluminium.
They can make something useful like Pabst cans.

03-07-2018, 10:12 AM	#1
Byronyk Drives: Priuslel Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Lug Nuts Torque? I brought my 2017 SS into my dealership for it's second free oil change plus a few issues I've had over the last week: - Clicking sound under the front tires - AC cut out During their diagnostics, they called and told me that my lug nuts aren't rated for the 140 torque require and I will have to install my original lug nuts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Those are the lug nuts I installed on my vehicle. They are aluminum and fit the thread of the car. Is there any reason why these lug nuts wouldn't meet spec for my car?

03-07-2018, 10:48 AM	#3
chicagosam Drives: 2017 BLACK ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 109	Aluminum is too easy to strip and to corrode. Why use it? Do you know what grade of Aluminum was used? Think what an impact can do to a softer metal especially at 140 ft-lbs. __________________ '17 Mosaic ZL1 Katech TB, Plugs/Wires, Rotofab Oiled,+18% Lower, 2" Headers, Cat Delete, 93 Tune, Mobil 1, IPA FF04, 315/30/20 r888r, 664hp/693tq (93), 702hp/727tq (100 oct)

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thundercrakcer Drives: Summit White 2SS, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Vancouver area Posts: 94	Yes get rid of that aluminum crap, spend a few bucks on Gorilla I use them and so do many others. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438820 __________________

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mattyb65 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Hot (damn) Red Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Franklin, MA Posts: 249	Yeah, don't use those. You to have be very careful buying things on Amazon because you don't know if they are really what they say they are or if they are knockoffs. For something this critical, I'd stay far far away. __________________ 2017 Red Hot 2SS The Sequel - Bigger and Badder 8.26.16 - 1100 8.31.16 - 3000 9.12.16 - 3400 TPW 9/19 9.20.16 - 3800 9.22.16 - 4300 9.23.16 - 4B00 9.30.16 - 4200 2012 Victory Red 2LT/RS 6.27.11 - 1100 7.22.11 - 2000 7.26.11 - 2500 7.29.11 - 3300 - 8/8 TPW 8.03.11 - 3400 8.10.11 - 3800 8.10.11 - 4B00 9.20.11 - delivered

03-07-2018, 04:09 PM	#12
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	"Aircraft grade" and "Military grade" always sounds impressive, but has little meaning from an engineering standpoint. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

03-07-2018, 11:02 AM	#4
brettman Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 912 View My Garage	Sad thing is they SELL those???? What, fine print on the package states: If the wheel falls off.....OH WELL??? wtf...lol. OP, get rid of those.

03-07-2018, 11:30 AM	#6
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	The dealer is spot on.

03-07-2018, 04:05 PM	#11
Byronyk Drives: Priuslel Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Thanks everyone for the responses! I guess I didn't make an informed purchase. They've already been replaced with the factory set.

03-07-2018, 08:37 PM	#14
Lerch98 Drives: 2017 2SS black on black on black. Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 276	Recycle that Aluminium. They can make something useful like Pabst cans.

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