Does anyone out there know the torque specs for wheel bolts on a MCS?

 

It's on page 112 of the manual. 103.3 lbs ft or 140 Nm

 

Thanks. I searched through the pages in the back of the manual that lists the specs on engine, weight, wheel size, etc and figured that if it wasn't there I wouldn't be in the manual. I was obviously wrong.

 

Keep in mind the values listed for wheel lugnut TQ specs are DRY. Meaning that they aren't taking into account the use of anti-seize (keeps the lugs from sticking) on the studs.

Anti-seize on the studs will act as a lubricant and will let the lug travel further down the stud (engage more threads) with the same amount of TQ applied. This means the actual amount of tension you are putting on the wheel stud is greater than the dry TQ value which can warp your rotors.

Also, it is a good idea to put a light coating of anti-sieze on the rotor hat and hub as well as a light coating on the inside of the wheel hub. That will help your defend against any galvanic action (corrosion) between the aluminum wheels and steel rotors which can over time destroy the clear coat on your wheel. It will also keep them from sticking when you try and rotate them.

 

Also of note is that new R56 MINIs have 14mm bolts vs older MINI that have 12mm bolts and torque only to 88 ft-lbs.

see
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=135200
Late model R53 can have 14mm bolts, it's good to check.

 

NEVER, NEVER,--- put anti-seize lube on car wheel studs, especially with aluminum rims. You will mess up the original dry specs.