The torque for wheel nuts varies depending on the vehicle and wheel type, and manufacturers provide recommended torque values that should always be adhered to during installation. The torque wrench is indispensable for tightening wheel nuts correctly, and it enables you to tighten up the wheel nuts to a specified torque. The optimum torque value for your car or mounted rims can be found in the vehicle manual, and it depends on the car model, rim size, design (aluminum or steel rims), and number of bolts. For example, the general rule for steel wheel lug nut torque is usually around 80ft/lb, and for aluminum wheels, it is around 100ft/lb. It is important to torque the lug nuts in two steps, starting at 40 ft/lbs of torque for the first step to get the wheel seated properly, then for the final torque, refer to the manufacturers chart for torque recommendations based on your lug nut thread size. Improperly torqued lug nuts can result in various issues such as warped brake rotors, damage to lug nut seating surface, and wheel hub damage.