![]() Tire Dealers Association of Canada (TDAC) vice-president Charley Kriksic said in a statement that a retorque should be done to a vehicle manufacturer's specifications within 50 and 70 km.Ī spokesperson added that TDAC works with the U.S.-based Tire Industry Association, which has done studies and worked with tire manufacturers on when retorques should take place. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) said in a statement that most unintended wheel separations while driving are caused by a fastener failure, or when the lug nuts or bolts holding the wheel in place come loose.ĬAA recommends drivers retorque the wheels on their vehicles within 100 and 150 km after a tire change, to clean the rim and hub mating surfaces, and check that the correct fasteners are used and properly torqued.Ī spokesperson said this recommendation should be used as a general rule of thumb and that some service providers may suggest an earlier retorque depending on their assessment of a vehicle. Most recommendations ranged from 50 kilometres of driving after a tire change to upward of 100 or 150 km. Others may not recommend it at all.īut as some point out, when to retorque will vary depending on who you ask, while cleaning is one aspect that drivers sometimes overlook.ĬTVNews.ca reached out to several auto-care companies and industry associations for their thoughts on when and why you should retorque your wheels after a tire change. Many shops will retorque a customer's wheels for free – that is, inspect each lug nut on the wheel to check whether they may be too loose or too tight – after driving a certain distance following a tire change. Get the CTV News App now for breaking news alerts and all the top stories.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News. ![]() When it comes to safety, there are multiple things drivers should consider when ensuring the wheels on their vehicles are secured properly. Soon, drivers across the country will pull out their dusty winter tires to throw on their vehicles before the snow arrives. It's a ritual Canadians perform every year as the end of fall approaches. ![]()
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