Recommendations for a Torque wrench?

[whitenemesis]

I'm looking for a reasonable quality torque wrench for occasional use i.e. mounting alloys. I believe these should be torqued to 110Nm?

 

[ringway]

I'm looking for a reasonable quality torque wrench for occasional use i.e. mounting alloys. I believe these should be torqued to 110Nm?

Yes 110Nm, but this can affected by the use of grease on the wheel bolts meaning the bolts can be overtightened. Quite how one would calculate the difference with and without grease though is difficult.

I have 2 Halfords professional range torque wrenches. 8-60 & 60-300Nm. Very easy to use and the numbers are clearly visible (in Nm & lbf.ft) unlike others I looked at. Link.

 

[BlackC55]

Yes 110Nm, but this can affected by the use of grease on the wheel bolts meaning the bolts can overtightened. Quite how one would calculate the difference with and without grease though is difficult.

I have 2 Halfords professional range torque wrenches. 8-60 & 60-300Nm. Very easy to use and the numbers are clearly visible unlike others I looked at.

On your 210 it is 130NM

 

[ringway]

On your 210 it is 130NM

I hope not!!!!

I gave 'em extra to 115nm about 10 days ago and I have been "travelling" since then.

 

[whitenemesis]

OK, numpty question now... what size socket do I need for the bolts?

I heard/read somewhere about using vinyl sleeved sockets to avoid damaging the wheel?

 

[SilverSaloon]

another recommendation for Halfords. Lifetime gurantee, but keep the reciept!

 

[219]

I have been using the Halfords ones for a number of years and am very happy with them .

On all my Mercs , wheel nuts/bolts have been 17mm - I find my Halfords pro deep socket fits a treat and with a short extension bar is easy to use .

 

[Rovinghawk]

Quite how one would calculate the difference with and without grease though is difficult.

Very easy- don't use grease.

RH

 

[BlackC55]

I hope not!!!!

I gave 'em extra to 115nm about 10 days ago and I have been "travelling" since then.

It is130NM. Trust me!

17MM impact socket with a thin wall id what is needed.

 

[GordonTarling]

I put some thinwall shrink sleeve on my 17mm socket - avoids marking the finish in the counterbore.

 

[whitenemesis]

Halfords do a 17mm socket already wrapped

Halfords | Laser Alloy Car Wheel Socket 17mm

 

[Olivier]

130Nm? I thought it was 80Nm on my W210? Might be a different one tho?

 

[Wizeng]

I got a Britool one at a car boot recently for £2 The bloke on the stall didn't know what it was!!

 

[Rashman]

I also use a decent wrench from Halfords.

I've had it for about 3 yrs and it's been great.

 

[BlackC55]

Halfords do a 17mm socket already wrapped

Halfords | Laser Alloy Car Wheel Socket 17mm

That maybe ok. Double check it first though.

I use the MB fabric loom tape and wrap the socket in it. This tape is super tough and very thin and replaceable when it gets rough.

 

[BlackC55]

130Nm? I thought it was 80Nm on my W210? Might be a different one tho?

80!!!!

That is no where near enough. All 210's are 130NM

 

[Olivier]

Oopss... 130 it'll be then...
I was wondering why I lost 2 wheels while cornering? Duh! Just kidding
Thank you.
Olivier

 

[MOR8A]

Yep it's 130Nm on my W211. I double checked with the dealer only about 2 weeks ago.

 

[Frank O' Phile]

And remember to store your new torque wrench on the lowest settings. Otherwise it could easily loose it's accuracy.

 

[ringway]

Halfords do a 17mm socket already wrapped

Halfords | Laser Alloy Car Wheel Socket 17mm

I have one of those that I keep in the car with the wrench shown in the picture below.

An equal concern for the logevity of the counterbore is shown in the picture below. The water will sit there for an age due to the duff design. If the aperture was conical there wouldn't be a problem.
So either take the car for a spin or mop out the water.

The Halfords torque wrenches come in a 50-50 screw together tube that you are able to hang up out of harms way.