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Originally Posted by Th3rdSun
Living here in the Chicago area and having dedicated snow tires,I've removed my wheels at least twice per year for the past 5 years and have never had an isssue with my studs. I suspect the problems is that people overtighten the lugs. They are only supposed to be torqued 89 ft/lbs. I'd be willing to be that most that snap are going way past that torque number.
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That's good to know. I use 96lb because that's what we required
with the Porsche Club. I usually do tire changes myself, but occasionally have my wrench do something, and he insists that nothing goes out of his shop less than 100lb. I don't think that's necessary.