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Run to Rund · 11-21-2020, 10:25 PM

I bent a set of 1/2" grade 8 on a mid to high 11 sec. car. I use steel wheels with aluminum drums (they might squirm more than steel or iron drums; don't know) and now run grade 8 bolts in 5/8". I don't torque over 120 ft lb with lubed threads; check what torque your wheels can stand.

11-21-2020, 10:25 PM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 584 Likes: 9 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts I bent a set of 1/2" grade 8 on a mid to high 11 sec. car. I use steel wheels with aluminum drums (they might squirm more than steel or iron drums; don't know) and now run grade 8 bolts in 5/8". I don't torque over 120 ft lb with lubed threads; check what torque your wheels can stand.