I was more than surprised to find that our local Costco (a large
discount warehouse) always uses a torque wrench on the wheel nuts in
their tire shop. Last time I had them balance my tires, I thanked the
manager.
Bullwinkle wrote:
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> Tire shops and air impacts are like gorrillas in the china shop.
> I have had to replace several wheel studs on cars because of the
> excess tightening. Around here, most places will still let you
> into the shop. I go back to the man doing the work and tell him,
> "Use a torque wrench." Some just catch flies in their mouths,
> some have to go borrow one, and once in a great while, the guy
> will get one out of HIS box.
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