Torqe setting

[Kev56]

Anyone know the torque setting for 18inch alloys?

 

[Ch1pbutty]

https://tighttorque.com/vans/volkswagen/transporter-t6

 

[B J G]

Wheel size doesn't alter the torque settings.

180 Nm - 133 ft/lbs

 

[Kev56]

I saw that, was just checking, wow thats over 130ft/lbs I think i'll carry a decent socket and extension bar, the supplied one looks pretty naff. Over the weekend i fitted a new spare wheel and carrier, today i'm removing the wheels and copper slipping the mating surfaces. What should have been a straight forward job turned into a right faff.
While i'm at it, the jack just about looks 'adequate' and how do you stop it rubbing on the body work.
Thanks.

 

[RockinNRollin]

Without sounding patronising, don't copper slip the threads of the wheel bolts as it mucks up the torque settings and they'll end up much tighter for a given torque.

An extendable wheel-brace is your friend for the van when out and about. Only ever tighten it with the brace in "short" mode, then you should always be able to crack the bolts with it extended.

 

[B J G]

A breaker bar with a short extension is best for the lock bolts as origonal tool or alternatives are angled and tend to twist the lock key off.

I've found a good wax polish on both the hubs and wheel centres prevents the wheels corroding on to the hubs.

 

[sidepod]

Oh here we go again!!!

 

[RockinNRollin]

So decided to check the wheels on our 2023 Ocean today; 2 were pretty solidly seized, one was a bit seized and one was fine. All taken off, spigots cleaned and anti seize put onto the mating faces. 180Nm torque - blimey, I know it’s the official figure but it was terrifying! I was expecting the bolts to give before the torque wrench clicked. Only gave the lockers 120Nm as I didn’t have faith in the locking interface to handle any more than that.

 

[TripleBee]

So decided to check the wheels on our 2023 Ocean today; 2 were pretty solidly seized, one was a bit seized and one was fine. All taken off, spigots cleaned and anti seize put onto the mating faces. 180Nm torque - blimey, I know it’s the official figure but it was terrifying! I was expecting the bolts to give before the torque wrench clicked. Only gave the lockers 120Nm as I didn’t have faith in the locking interface to handle any more than that.

Those wheel bolts (19mm) can handle well over 200Nm of torque. I always put them on 180Nm, and I don't even have a problem to get them loose with the onboard tool.
Had to change a wheel once in slightly moist weather, parked on cobblestones. I was afraid the jack would slip, but luckily the jack hold the van up.
Got the wheel bolts loose, put on the spare wheel, tightened the bolts with the standard tool, and checked it later: apart from 2 bolts that were just under 180Nm, the other 3 were torqued about right. Just tightened it by hand, and put my foot on the tool.
Oh, I was 2 minutes too late at work that morning.