Very very important PSA.
I now keep a 1/2" torque wrench in my trunk, extra paranoid after having a wheel fall off on the highway. In fact, when I get my car back from a shop and I know the wheels were off, I loosen the lugnuts and re-torque to the proper spec. I have yet to experience a shop that correctly tightens the nuts (especially not Kal-Tire) as they all seem to overtighten like a mad man. Ever see those youngins just push their entire body into the wrench when tightening? Or see them use the air gun? I've had them break numerous studs clean off before. Which is another good reason to check after.
Frankly, I don't trust shops, buy yourself a torque wrench. The maximum ones at Canuck Tire go on sale 50% off now and then.
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