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Let’s face it: Wheel installation is
rarely viewed as a topic deserving of
much attention. Most shops tend to
zip them off, mount and balance,
and bang them back onto the vehi-
cle. Basically, wheels are considered
by many techs as components that
are essentially “in the way” when
performing other services such as
brake or suspension system jobs.
In reality, the wheels, and their
means of attachment to the vehicle,
are the most important components
on any vehicle. After all, if the
wheels fall off, it’s never a pretty
picture.
In this article, we’ll discuss the
basics of wheel fasteners and the
handling and proper installation of
alloy wheels, which deserve even
greater attention due to their higher
cost and because of the potential for
cosmetic damage.
WHEEL FASTENERS
Instead of referring to these all-
critical pieces (the only thing that
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INSTALLING
ALLOY WHEELS
This is the correct method of installing any alloy wheel. Use a torque wrench, following correct torque
value and the proper criss-cross tightening pattern to avoid stressing or distorting the wheel or hub/rotor.
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