CMil527
Spends too much time on here
Strictly for wheel changing... TIA!
I’ll second this. Watch torque test channel always at the top and not to bad price wise. I put the black rubber protector on it they offer as wellMilwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2".
2006 Honda Accord is 80 ft/lb, 2019 Ram is 130 ft/lb. I always finish off with the torque wrench unlike the tire shops I have seen/used (not anymore). It is a good idea to check the torque on wheels after getting tires/rotation as the setting can be above the car's owners manual rating and the the owner's "manual" skills and abilities to loosen the wheel lugs. Could be lower also but not to my experience.I've used a Milwaukee 1/4" impact driver with socket adapter for years, with little to no problems. The impact was rated a little over 100 ft-lbs, maybe 110, most lugs should be about 100 ft-lbs, of course some more, some less. I only really had problems taking off lugnuts that were over torqued. I think the brushes on it (impact driver) finally gave out, got it rebuilt, but I upgraded to a Milwaukee 1/2" Mid-Torque impact wrench, I think upwards to 600 ft-lbs. I've still came across some I have to use a breaker bar and cheater pipe on.
Long story short, just about any reputable tool brand 1/2" drive will do you, pick what you like, can afford and/or (probably most important) already have batteries for.
Usually always, in my experience. I absolutely refuse to let anyone take off or put on my tires for this reason2006 Honda Accord is 80 ft/lb, 2019 Ram is 130 ft/lb. I always finish off with the torque wrench unlike the tire shops I have seen/used (not anymore). It is a good idea to check the torque on wheels after getting tires/rotation as the setting can be above the car's owners manual rating and the the owner's "manual" skills and abilities to loosen the wheel lugs. Could be lower also but not to my experience.
100% correct.Look beyond one tool because once you go down battery path you are married to the manufacture.
Rigid had some good deals with lifetime batteries from what I recall. Never purchased, used or warrantied any however. Companies have been bought/sold and reconfigured, Bosch makes a whole mess of stuff, Stanley- Black & Decker-DeWalt-Porter Cable fall under one corporation that Delta once belonged to, Milwaukee was purchased by a company that I believe built motors originally and are expanding into accessories, Makita from what I have been told is a stand alone "tool" company and Festool thinks their products are above and beyond at least their prices are.100% correct.
When choosing a battery-powered power tool, you need to first decide which brand you would like to invest in for future tools. This is because the batteries are a major expense for these tools. Unless you want to purchase multiple incompatible expensive batteries from more than one tool brand, decide upfront which brand you want to stick with. This way, once you own enough batteries for your purposes, you can purchase future tools without having to buy the battery or the charger as they usually sell the bare tools.
For the best performance and longevity, choose either Milwaukee or DeWalt. Milwaukee's usually test slightly better, but DeWalt's are usually a bit less expensive. Either choice will serve you well. There are other premium brands such as Bosch, Makita, Metabo, etc., but Milwaukee and DeWalt are a solid choice and offer virtually every power tool you'll need. Again, you're investing in the batteries and chargers as well as the tools, so choose your brand wisely and then stick with it.
If you don't use your power tools all that often, don't need the best in performance or reliably, and prefer to save money, Ryobi is a decent choice. While nowhere near as good as Milwaukee or DeWalt, they're not bad for casual, non-professional, DIY use. For a lower-tier brand, they offer a lot of choices in decent power tools for your investment in their batteries.