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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Lug Nut torque

Lug nut torque lbs for 17" alloys?
Pulling them off after 1500 miles They are 60 lbs.
I thought 95 sounded about right
60 seems a little light, but alloys are usually different than steel.
Seems non of the Minis come with steel though.
 

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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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The '14 fJCW R55 manual states 103.5
Ask the dealer tech and he stated the same
Not sure about the F56 series, but I would think it should be same or close

WARNING:
Be prepared to get varying answers
Some guys hand tighten, they love the feel and manliness of it all
And then other stick to the manual and the rigors of using a torque wrench

I'm personally waiting on the quick disconnects like the ones on bicycles.....but I may be waiting a long time

Since you asked, invest in a good torque wrench and lug socket (got mine from ECS) and you will have great peace of mind
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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I have the torque wrench and 6 sided socket in hand.
Just installed mud flaps all around.Those clips are a pita !!!
I was amazed that the lug nuts came off showing 60 lbs.
The only reason I know they came off at 60 lbs, is that I used the torque wrench to break them.
My torque wrench works both ways.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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Page 198 of the owners manual says 101 lb ft
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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The 2014 F56 MINI owner's manual says the lug bolts should be tightened to 101 lb ft.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrdi
The only reason I know they came off at 60 lbs, is that I used the torque wrench to break them.
My torque wrench works both ways.
Even so, the beaking torque is not always equal to tightening torque in my experience, usually less.

This is how I check.
> Draw a "continuous" line (usually a Sharpie works well) on both bolt and its adjacent part.
> Loosen the bolt.
> Preferrably using a digital torque wrench or a beam type (but not clicker), retighten until the Sharpie line both on the bolt and its adjacent part lines up.
 
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