Video: Torquing and Clamping Force

Video: Torquing and Clamping Force

Tire Review’s David Sickels reviews factors to consider when tightening lug nuts, from the Tire Review Continental Garage Studio at Babcox Media.

When tightening lug nuts, it is important to measure the torque; the goal is to achieve proper clamping force. There are also other factors to consider in addition to torquing lug nuts to spec.

In this video, Tire Review’s David Sickels walks through those additional factors to consider, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.

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