Re-Torque Wheels -- Yay or Nay?

I've never bothered to torque any of the nuts/lugs on any of my cars, but I do check them after 50-100 miles to make sure that they're still tight after having the wheels off. It's more so to check up on myself

 

I noticed that on a tire shop's bill one time, a caution that I should check (or get checked) the lug nut torques, in about 100 kilometers I think. I've never bothered with it though.

My main concern is to make dang sure to torque them in the first place: I snug them when the car's off the ground, then gotta remember: torque them first thing, when the car's lowered.

 

On one of my previous cars, re-torquing became essential. Not just once, but several times after any tire exchange or rotation. This was discovered when a wheel came loose after a seasonal tire change. While all four where found with somewhat loose lug nuts, that one location always loosened more than the others.

 

I check mine to be assured that I can actually get the lugs off when I have to. Some times they have been tightened beyond that point by otherwise well meaning tire guys with air tools.

 

That makes very good sense.

I don't bother to check the torque after 100 miles but then I have no concern about the lug nuts loosening. Since you have good reason to be concerned, then you should check the torque 3x: 2x when you are first installing the tire; then an additional time after 100 miles for good measure.