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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech
I should point out that improper torque of the wheel bolts CAN warp the rotors. Make sure who ever is putting wheels on and off is torquing the wheels properly with a good torque wrench. Most tire shops just blast the bolts on with an impact gun. Instant warp.
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Unfortunately you are so right. Every time I have wheels installed I retorque the bolts when I arrive home, and I can't tell you how many times I've had to use a breaker bar to loosen overtightened bolts. Unfortunately at many garages and dealers tire installation is left to the technician who is lowest on the totem pole, and these guys often get paid by the job and not the hour, so they are rushing. And as you pointed out, by the time I arrive home and re-torque, the damage may already be done. And you may not immediately realize your car has been damaged, much less be able to prove who did it. Interestingly, in my experience the technicians who seem to be the most careful are the one ones at Costco.