I am intersted in getting a torque wrench for my wheels.
Any recomendations ?
Any recomendations ?
Check out the microtork series wrenches by Sears/Craftsman. Pretty happy with mine.
I had that one once , didn't last.
You probably remove and torque more wheels in a week than most people would in 3 years though. I have a craftsman "digital" torque wrench and it has been great for a couple years now.
May I inquire as to the torque of the NSX wheel lug nuts? JD
NO - the KD is a lot better than that one.
Do you know pricing for this ?
I have one that looks exactly like the one from Tirerack, except it didn't come with the case. It was $20 from PepBoys and got it about 10 years ago. For the extremely light use I use it for, works great. Then again, I can't tell you how accurate it is, but my lugs have never been loose! I've considered buying a more expensive one, but so far have found no need to. .
As far as I can tell this is the exact same Made-in-China torque wrench with just different companies logos stamped on the box. .
With case ($30):
http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-16150-Drive-Torque-Wrench/dp/B000JFHN60
Without case ($24):
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanics-M200DB-2Inch-Torque-Wrench/dp/B0002KNX20
JMHO, but I use a Craftsman 3/8" drive BEAM TYPE torque wrench. Simple to use, small enough to fit in the tightest of places, DOESN'T NEED TO BE RE-CALIBRATED(!), usually on sale. What more can you ask for? Just make sure you get one that will go to the amount of torque you need. Again, JMHO....
However, most people are good with Craftsman esp. with the lifetime warranty.
Jeff
If I'm not mistaken, torque wrenches are not under Sears' lifetime warranty.
Oh, the feel of a Snap On torque wrench is soooo nice compared to Craftsman. However, most people are good with Craftsman esp. with the lifetime warranty.
Jeff
Yes, I have seen and used this one before and it is TERRIBLE - cheap, cheap, cheap.
ALTHOUGH - if you are only using it to torque wheels (vs. engine parts) and you only use it once in a while , then you may find it is OK , and don't forget - it's cheap.
Remember, one of the main reasons for using a torque wrench is to get all the lugs evenly tightened , you should be able to accomplish that with the cheapo one.
If I'm not mistaken, torque wrenches are not under Sears' lifetime warranty.
My bad. Just assumed it was not an exception. I bought 98% of my snap on collection off of fleabay or craigslist. The torque wrenches can be found for 45-60% of retail. Just be sure to buy from someone with a decent feedback and w good pics. My tools look almost new. Just be patient.
Jeff