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		greenavocado 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: TÜV Report 2026: Tesla Model Y has the worst relia... Tightening lug nuts in a circular pattern instead of switching opposite sides is also a great way to warp rotors and I wager is probably more common than most think

WarmWash 5 days ago [–]

It's not the pattern that matters so much as the torque spec, but you should still optimally switch sides while using a torque wrench.

greenavocado 4 days ago | [–]

I maintain that its both

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