Revision question · Vehicle condition

You've had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?

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At the next service interval

When they're cold

When they're hot

Shortly afterwards

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When refitting a wheel, the nuts should be tightened to the correct torque. They should be rechecked after about 30 minutes if the vehicle hasn't moved, or after 40 to 80 km (25 to 50 miles) of driving.

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Check wheel fixings and record the re-torqueReviewed guidance summary · The inspected photograph shows the wheel fixing ring. These questions concern checking and re-torque, not indiscriminate daily tightening.

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