Torque is a force that produces rotation. When it comes to the attachment of a car’s wheels, torque is the amount of force that is applied to a lug nut when tightening it. Your vehicle requires a certain amount of torque to keep the wheels in place. Mechanics use a torque wrench to properly tighten the lug nuts on your car. This tool can be set to apply a specific amount of force and takes the guesswork out of torqueing the lug nuts properly. Using too much torque can damage the vehicle. Using too little torque can cause the wheels to come loose. You can find the amount of torque required for your vehicle in the owner’s manual or you can ask your mechanic.
