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Dnk
30-05-08, 21:20
Sorry im tired could someone move to non supra tech

Would anyone know of the torque settings for the split rim bolts ive listed below, ive searched and im gettting mixed opinions, anything from 15ft lbs - 30ft lbs.

A4 100 grade st/st rim screws M7x1 thread, theres i think theres46 on each wheel.

Thanks
dunk

Digsy
30-05-08, 23:36
I'd say 15ft/lb would be nearest the mark (20Nm).

I know I did my split rim bolts up tighter, though, They were M7 and I calculated the torque for those. It wasn't 30ft/lb though.

Used some threadlock, too. Loctite 242 or 243 or an equivalent.

merckx
31-05-08, 00:20
A4 100 grade bolts are one of the stronger stainless bolts but will require a higher torque than the lower grade ones.

Using threadlock will lubricate the threads before it hardens and this will reduce the tightening torque that's needed.

15ft lbs might be just about right if lubricating the threads with threadlock.

Dnk
31-05-08, 07:03
15ft lbs and a dab of loctite on each one is the way to go by the sound of things then.

Most other people ive asked say the same so i'll go with that.

Cheers guys for your input, most apreciated.