Proper Lug-nut torque for 2007 Mazda 3

[captainbeefheart]

Hello All,
Please excuse my newb-ness but I did a search and couldn't find an answer to my question. Basically, I just bought some steel wheels (16 x 6.5) and snow tires (Hankook iPike 205 55r 16) for my wife's mazda3 hatch and I just need to know:

1. What is the size of the lug-nut (my Subaru is a 19mm) so I can be sure I have the right size socket for my impact (just for lug removal of course ;)) and torque wrenches?

2. What is the proper torque for a mazda3 lug/wheel? I have my torque wrench set to 85lb ft for my WRX lugs but I wasn't sure what to set it to for the Mazda?

Bear with me here. I am fairly good with cars (I have a modified Subaru WRX and I do most of the work myself) but I just don't know a lot about my wife's 3. Any and all help is appreciated. :headbang

[Mr Wilson]

07 Manual on page 7 - 11 states 66-86 ft/lb, sure it's the same for the model years.

Mine are on at 85.

As for the lug size I don't remember what the stockers were.

[captainbeefheart]

07 Manual on page 7 - 11 states 66-86 ft/lb, sure it's the same for the model years.

Mine are on at 85.

As for the lug size I don't remember what the stockers were.

Ahh yes, the manual lol. I actually read the whole damn thing (it's thick!) when we first got the car and haven't opened it since, thanks for the info!

[Mr Wilson]

No worries!

[SonicBoy]

21mm socket.

[captainbeefheart]

21mm socket.

Excellent, thank you, one last question (sorry) - is it possible to use the stock lug nuts (I have the 17" snowflake wheels) for my steelies?

[JaYson]

thats what i've done for the past 4 years


Excellent, thank you, one last question (sorry) - is it possible to use the stock lug nuts (I have the 17" snowflake wheels) for my steelies?

[captainbeefheart]

thats what i've done for the past 4 years

Thank you! Great club here I have to say!