Re: Size of Lug nuts (bolts) on 1990 80Q

[zm@mhcnet.att.com (Zafer Mehmood [209])]

> > 
> > > 
> > > Can anyone tell me the size of the lug nuts?  I want to get a torque
> > > wrench to use when changeing the tires, but I can not find any
> > > documentation on the size of the socket.  (I know that they should be
> > > tightened to 80 n-m, though)
> > > 
> > 

I wrote:
> > Should be 19 mm. That's the common metric size on many cars, my '87
> > 5000TQ and MB 560 SEL included. But I'm not positive about your 1990 80Q.
> > 

> On all of my Audis/VW they are 17mm, also the old Merc my father in
> law had used 17mm bolts.

I stand corrected. Its is 17mm indeed. My memory is fading....

Zafer