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Desert185 · 07-31-2016, 08:29 AM

Definitely, yes. Torquing your cars lugnuts is important, too, to avoid warping the brake rotors. Good shops use torque wrenches, and I always follow up after some miles. The only warped rotors I've experienced were on used cars I've worked on. Never on my cars.

I rotate my own tires, BTW. Making an appointment, driving into town, waiting, etc. makes doing it myself, with a torque wrench, so much more convenient. I also give a look for other issues while I'm under the vehicle and time the oil change, lube, rotate, brake pad check, etc. at the same time.

Buy a 1/2" drive torque wrench rated for 200#. I'm not going to get into brands. Other's will post their preferences here.

07-31-2016, 08:29 AM	#3
Desert185 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,695	Definitely, yes. Torquing your cars lugnuts is important, too, to avoid warping the brake rotors. Good shops use torque wrenches, and I always follow up after some miles. The only warped rotors I've experienced were on used cars I've worked on. Never on my cars. I rotate my own tires, BTW. Making an appointment, driving into town, waiting, etc. makes doing it myself, with a torque wrench, so much more convenient. I also give a look for other issues while I'm under the vehicle and time the oil change, lube, rotate, brake pad check, etc. at the same time. Buy a 1/2" drive torque wrench rated for 200#. I'm not going to get into brands. Other's will post their preferences here. __________________ Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor) -Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick. -Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch. -2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts. -Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.