I've come to the conclusion that I can no longer trust my "feel" for what is appropriate lug nut torque, using just a breaker bar. Too many years away from using a torque wrench weekly has ruined my muscle memory. I am way over tightening lugs. Yes, I could just get out a torque wrench, but for whatever reason, it seems like that wrench, is for special occasions, not lug nuts. So...
I am looking to buy a set torque limiting extensions, or possibly torque sticks. But I'm not sure what brands are good.
I feel like I can trust snap-on, although they are quite pricey and then don't seem to offer the variety other brands do, either in sets or singles.
Matco seems to have what I want, but I really think they are rebranded, and I think the brand is Neiko.
Capri had decent looking set, but again, I'm unfamiliar with the brand, other than they a have a nice work light that I want. and I don't think i could trust Pittsburgh Tool, I would end up double checking them with a torque wrench, so what would be the point?
As far as torque sticks... I'd rather have the extensions, and the versatility. Convince me otherwise.
As always, solid feedback, based on real life experience is welcomed, or even 2 cents, of solid reasoning. If your still reading, sorry for the long post, just letting you know where I'm at currently.
I am looking to buy a set torque limiting extensions, or possibly torque sticks. But I'm not sure what brands are good.
I feel like I can trust snap-on, although they are quite pricey and then don't seem to offer the variety other brands do, either in sets or singles.
Matco seems to have what I want, but I really think they are rebranded, and I think the brand is Neiko.
Capri had decent looking set, but again, I'm unfamiliar with the brand, other than they a have a nice work light that I want. and I don't think i could trust Pittsburgh Tool, I would end up double checking them with a torque wrench, so what would be the point?
As far as torque sticks... I'd rather have the extensions, and the versatility. Convince me otherwise.
As always, solid feedback, based on real life experience is welcomed, or even 2 cents, of solid reasoning. If your still reading, sorry for the long post, just letting you know where I'm at currently.