Just to add my twopenneth...
A Jag factory worker (well, actually worked in their en
gineeering dept outside of) used to deal with returned cars, faulty vehicles (of which there were more than a couple in the 80s, ahem!) and he told me that the worst thing is an overtightened wheel nut/stud.
It stretches the stud, wears the thread. 'Undertightened' isnt a massive hazard as you might think, as even if loose you'd have to be a dumb maniac to not realise the wheel is wobbling, cabin shudder, vibrations etc. Regularly over-tight nuts can shear unexpectedly, MUCH more hazardous, as they give no prior warning. Since then I've always advocated the 'quick nip'.
Give it an UPWARD pull, without physically putting your legs or back into it. Never tighten a stud by pushing DOWNWARD of course, as we all know, otherwise how the hell will you get if off in the pouring rain, by the roadside without pneumatic tool?
110N/m isnt the earth, of course, but just dont be led to believe that wheel nut/stud torques are as critical as cylinderhead bolts, thats all.
Have fun with your nuts
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