torque wrench

[Nicky_374344239]

Hi all,

I would like to check how tight my wheel nuts are using a calibrated torque wrench, especially if I have to change the wheel in the wilds of nowhere.

I'm not sure what to get - some articles talk about things which cost up to £200, and there are little things on e-bay for £1! It's not something I'm going to use much, and I don't want something huge and heavy.

Also, how do you mark your correct setting on the nut once you have it sorted?

thanks, Nicky

 

[JimC]

Hi Nicky

Both my caravan and car have alloy wheels so I like to adhere to the correct torque settings.Good Torque wrenches do not come cheap. I bought a Draper 1/2" drive ( to fit 1/2" Sockets)it cost about

 

[Robtel]

I got mine from Argos, can't remember the exact price but it was around the

 

[Catcher]

I got mine from Machine Mart. It was approx

 

[RogerL]

I use a Draper from Argos

 

[Peter_374225034]

I have bought one from screwfix, for the alloy wheels and also the alko secure wheel locks.

it was

 

[freddy2]

Many years ago, I worked for a company that made torque wrenches called Norbar. They make many other brands including alko, as well. We use to check all of these different types of torque wrenches. The Chinese ones that they sell in places like argos or halfords were next to useless. My advice is spend