Trigger Happy

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Has anybody had the experience when getting alignment or wheels balanced etc that they over tighten the wheel nuts. Last thursday, I was getting front wheels balanced and I asked the guy politely if he could tell the guy on my car not to do this. I explained my reasons and also provided a preset torque wrench so the staff could get on with it. All good, happy to oblige says he, I get it he said. As i stood and watched from a distance, they first attempted to crush the wheel nuts using a wheel brace and then went over them again with the ratchet gun. I stood there in disbelief, and when I got home, I jacked the car up & did it properly. For those who think I might be a bit a bit picky, this exact situation was the reason my last Falcon wouldn't drive straight. I read a forum by the 'bush mechanic' who along with others, have had these issues with alloy wheels being over-torqued. Very interested in peoples opinions on this. Go Aus in the upcoming world cup, good win over kiwis last night.