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Re: Wheel lug nut re-torque
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/12/2026

YES! for accurate torque and clamping force, the torque wrench must be in motion.

"Runing Torque" is the torque applied with the nut in slow steady motion. It is based mostly on kinetic friction instead of static friction. Break-away torque (in either direct... Login to read more.