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Can an air-gun be used when fitting Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nuts?

April 26, 2017air-gun disc-lock fitting nuts safety Used wheel

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Can an air-gun be used when fitting Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nuts?

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The use of an air-gun when fitting wheel nuts is not recommended by the Institute of Road Transport Engineers. However, should an air-gun be used: “Final tightening (of wheel nuts) must be with a calibrated torque wrench set to the vehicle manufacturers’ torque value. Air impact tools and extensions to wheel braces should not be used for final tightening.” – IRTE Guide to wheel security. (Also see Code of Practice for the selection and care of tyres and wheels for commercial vehicles issued by the British Standards Institute, ref: BS AU 50: Part 2 – Section 7.

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The use of an air-gun when fitting wheel nuts is not recommended by the Institute of Road Transport Engineers. However, should an air-gun be used: “Final tightening (of wheel nuts) must be with a calibrated torque wrench set to the vehicle manufacturers’ torque value. Air impact tools and extensions to wheel braces should not be used for final tightening.” – IRTE Guide to wheel security.