Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
I can NOT IMAGINE a guy working at a tire place using a torque wrench .....

PROPERLY and progressively torquing down each and every wheel tsk



i work in a new car dealer bodyshop.
i get a lot of cars with those tuner splined lug nuts. i use a torque wrench when tightening them. i cracked the key once 5 or so years ago when tightening with a impact and torque stick.

perception is 90% of reality