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What torque wrench size do I need for car lug nuts?

Reviewer consensus

A 1/2-inch drive click-type torque wrench in the 10–150 ft-lb range covers virtually all passenger-car lug nut specs (typically 80–120 ft-lb). Reviewers consistently recommend this size as the most useful single wrench for DIY automotive work.

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