Tomorrow I am getting my tires replaced at a local tire shop. This might be a silly question but, I'm assuming they should know the obvious things like the correct lug nut torque and jack points etc? I know from previous threads where wheel studs have broken that the F-Type can be a little bit fussy about these details. I feel kinda rude to ask them and they think I'm telling them how to do their job that they do every single day! But I have no idea if they have ever worked on an F-Type.

Would appreciate your opinion/experience on this and if I'm way over thinking it..which is most likely Thanks!

 

Well, I would ask the shop and hear it from their tech and/or supervisor team. Sometimes the peace of mind for dealer service is worth it. I've had shops just take an impact gun and shoot all my lugs on one side on my old P38 Range Rover, and I had a hell of a time getting the wheel off next time. If you are uncomfortable asking, a dealer will have those processes built into their standards and training.

Me, I'll make a scene all day. But that's just me.

 

Check. If they are professional than they will understand why you ask. If they don't answer well.....run away.

 

I've had enough sets of tires mounted over the past several decades to know not to trust any shop. I will always follow up afterwards with a torque wrench. You'll find everything from Porsche mechanics (125+ ft-lb) to minimalists (hand-tight) out there installing wheel sets. Even the best performance shops will often use the same standard impact wrench setting on all marques. If you don't want to check it yourself, let the shop know to torque them to 92#.

 

Most shops nowadays use an impact wrench with what looks like a colored socket extension knows as Extension stick. The yellow one is 80ftlbs, after they use a torque wrench to the required torque. A quality shop uses a quality torque wrench. You want to have the correct torque because it can also cause your rotors to warp if uneven or overtightened. Insist that they clean the wheel/rotor mating surface. I am OCD and will use a wirebrush on a cordless drill and then apply a very tiny layer of antiseize grease. Aluminum and steel have different electrical potentials so oxidation is guaranteed.
This will help you too https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...cation-127665/

 

If it's just a basic tire shop that typically handles your everyday standard cars and trucks, you should ask some questions (as they likely won't have thin-walled sockets and other needs).

If it's more of a specialty shop that is used to dealing with expensive aftermarket wheels and/or more expensive cars, then you'll be fine.


EDIT: I see you are in KC... Check out https://www.kctrends.com/ as they will do good work if you are not taking it to Aristocrat.

 

I took it to Blue Valley Tire & Auto in OP, they were recommended to me. They got the job done but I'm going to double check the lug nut torque just to be sure. Thanks for the kctrends link. Didn't know that place existed.

 

What tires are you getting?

 

I got the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+