Wheel bolt torque / loctite

[martinm13]

I've got a set of Desmond Koenig wheels that I split to refinish and I cannot find a torque spec anywhere for the bolts. I messaged a guy who has the same set and he said he used 34 ft/lbs when he redid his. This sounds a bit high to me as I know BBS RS are like 18-25 ft/lbs. I don't want to break any bolts when putting them back together. I have already had enough trouble with them. Also, is it recommended to use loctite on the bolts?

Thanks

[05subysti]

It is preferred to use loctite, specifically blue 242. Removable strength. It is quite pricey for the 1.22 oz bottle @ $22 plus tax.

[martinm13]

K, I already have a giant bottle. Any word on whether 34 ft/lbs is an appropriate torque spec?

[05subysti]

34 lbs is too high. I'd say it's safe to do 20 lbs especially if you are reusing the old
Bolts.

[martinm13]

Thats what I thought, anybody else have input?

[Khalil]

Yeah 34 is way high.

20 ft/lbs sounds about right.

[martinm13]

Thanks guys! I'll throw some pics up once they're all back together!