Wheel Torque Specs

CC 330i · 06-19-2005, 04:41 PM

I have the 330i with Sport Package and was wondering if anyone knows the torque specs for tightening the wheel lug bolts. I didn't see it anywhere in the manual.

I just got the BMW wheel locks and it states a torque spec but not sure if it is in lb/ft or Nm. Anyone?

E90Fleet · 06-19-2005, 04:51 PM

For the E90 its 120Nm

Internet calculator says that 88.5 lb ft

HRC · 06-19-2005, 05:10 PM

I had 80lb ft for my honda

Danny

E90Fleet · 06-19-2005, 05:26 PM

120Nm is the Official BMW spec

CC 330i · 06-19-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

For the E90 its 120Nm

Internet calculator says that 88.5 lb ft

Once again, my thanks! I don't suppose you would know where I should place a jack when I am lifting the vehicle? I found 4 places around the vehicle that look like jack points, but they appear to be plastic and I don't want to break them. Would it be OK to jack up the car from under the rear suspension?

E90Fleet · 06-19-2005, 05:40 PM

page 191 of the USA manual shows the reccomended jacking points

CC 330i · 06-19-2005, 05:49 PM

Ah yes, I was right. Thank you. Is there some kind of special jack attachment that fits into the mounting points so that the jack does not break off the edges of the jacking points? It's kind of like an upside down plastic box and I don't want to break it.

E90Fleet · 06-19-2005, 05:59 PM

The "boxes" are for the BMW jack that youcan buy from the dealer

The E46 had these same "boxes" and the jack that came in the car had a head that fitted into them.

I usually place a non BMW jack just next to these boxes. i put a thick rag/cloth ontop of the the jack head so i ont damage the paint

The lifts at the BMW dealerships also push just next to these "boxes" ( usually towards the centre of the car from the box )

CC 330i · 06-19-2005, 06:26 PM

Thank you very much for the info. I am installing my factory alarm today , hence all the questions about software and jacking the vehicle. :rocks:

poldim · 11-08-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

For the E90 its 120Nm

Internet calculator says that 88.5 lb ft

according to google: 120 newton meter = 88.5074579 foot pound

you think my wheels will live with ~100 foot pounds?

gos · 11-08-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CC 330i

Ah yes, I was right. Thank you. Is there some kind of special jack attachment that fits into the mounting points so that the jack does not break off the edges of the jacking points? It's kind of like an upside down plastic box and I don't want to break it.

My jack head is a ~5" circular piece of cupped metal with a rubber pad insert. The BMW jack block completely fit into the cup touching only the rubber pad, and worked quite well.

This was the 1.5ton jack from Sears that is about $99 now.

nmulax · 11-08-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by poldim

according to google: 120 newton meter = 88.5074579 foot pound

you think my wheels will live with ~100 foot pounds?

Why would you do 100ft/lb if BMW says to do 88.5ft/lb?

poldim · 11-08-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Why would you do 100ft/lb if BMW says to do 88.5ft/lb?

Did it last night without access to the i net

I'm pretty sure its not too big a deal since all lug nuts are torqued to this and wont be warping anthing, just possibly some additional strain on the lug bolts.

GregL · 11-08-2006, 12:12 PM

I remember reading here that the torque wrench from BMW is fixed at 130nm, so I just play the middle ground and tightened mine to 125nm.

poldim · 11-08-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GregL

I remember reading here that the torque wrench from BMW is fixed at 130nm, so I just play the middle ground and tightened mine to 125nm.

makes me only 4 pounds off... within the +/- 7 pound tolerance

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