My 4/4 has wire wheels with the hexagon nut, no ears. I have a large socket and use a torque wrench to tighten them. I have used only 80ftlbs and marked the nuts relative to the spokes. The nuts have never moved so I see no reason to use very high torque values and massive breaker bars.
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
How do you open the boot?
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