2017~2024 Torque for wheel bolts question

[DG_1234]

An Oil Change shop guy had his wrench set at 100 when rotating my 2019 CX-5 tires. The manual reads a range of 80-108.

Is the 100 the guy did too tight? If so, what is the negative of too much torque used?

Thanks,
DG

 

[youri]

If you are between the 80 to 108 there are no issues. They will be harder to remove, but less likely to come loose.

 

[erhayes]

Sound like the proper torque. Too much torque can cause the brake disk to warp when it gets hot. Ed

 

[hal2]

Both my 2011 Miata and my 2016 Infiniti QX50 is spec'd at 80-85 - go figure

 

[ceric]

I always do 100ft-lb with my torque wrench. No problem.
More important to be even on all bolts than the any absolute value within range.

 

[DG_1234]

I always do 100ft-lb with my torque wrench. No problem.
More important to be even on all bolts than the any absolute value within range.

Sorry, I've never used a torque wrench.
The employee at the oil change shop used a power tool to remove the bolts/tires. He finished the installation using a manual torque wrench to tighten the bolts. When using a manual wrench how does one know which ft-lb number is accomplished ?

 

[youri]

There is a dial on the torque wrench to adjust it to the value you want. Then the torque wrench make a clicking sound when you reach that torque value.

 

[DG_1234]

There is a dial on the torque wrench to adjust it to the value you want. Then the torque wrench make a clicking sound when you reach that torque value.

Thanks for the information. I watched the guy as he was using the wrench. He counted off each of the 5 bolts, and I did hear the wrench make a clicking noise. Prior to him doing the work his supervisior had told him to set the wrench at 100.