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rumatt · 06-04-2005, 06:33 PM

All 1/2 drive, primarily used for wheels, but also other stuff. I currently have a beam type torque wrench, which works fine but is a pain for quick wheel swaps.

1) SK, 10-150 ft lbs

2) SK, 20-250 ft lbs

3) Craftsman 20-150 from local flyer. $59

I'm thinking 1). 90 ft lbs is still near the upper middle of the range so it should be fine, and having a lower range might make it more accurate for lower torque jobs. I know that near the bottom of the range they're not as accurate.

Suggestions?

06-04-2005, 06:33 PM	#1
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Which torque wrench: All 1/2 drive, primarily used for wheels, but also other stuff. I currently have a beam type torque wrench, which works fine but is a pain for quick wheel swaps. 1) SK, 10-150 ft lbs 2) SK, 20-250 ft lbs 3) Craftsman 20-150 from local flyer. $59 I'm thinking 1). 90 ft lbs is still near the upper middle of the range so it should be fine, and having a lower range might make it more accurate for lower torque jobs. I know that near the bottom of the range they're not as accurate. Suggestions?