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TEKTON Micrometer Torque Wrench — lug nuts and suspension, torqued to spec
TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench (40-200 ft-lb, TRQ52402)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Tires, brakes and suspension
- Torquing to spec
- Calibration certificate
- Hard case
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Price: $125.00
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Why this gift works
The TEKTON Micrometer Torque Wrench (TRQ52402) is a 1/2-inch drive click wrench for 40 to 200 ft-lb, accurate to within +/-3% in both directions, with a 90-tooth ratchet head that needs a 4-degree swing. It is 19.1 inches long, ships with a serialized certificate of calibration to ISO 6789-1:2017 and ASME B107.300-2021, a latching case and a 1/2 to 3/8 in reducer, per TEKTON.
Anyone who does their own tires, brakes or suspension should be torquing to spec. This is a certified wrench from a brand mechanics trust, at a fair price.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- DIYers doing their own tires
- Brake and suspension jobs
- A tech's personal kit
Think twice if
- They need low-torque work
- Space around the wheel is tight
The catch
It starts at 40 ft-lb, so small fasteners need a separate smaller torque wrench; it costs about $125, more than basic click wrenches; and at 19.1 inches it needs room to swing.
Skip if they already own a calibrated 1/2-inch torque wrench.
Key specs
| Range | 40-200 ft-lb |
|---|---|
| Drive | 1/2 in (3/8 in reducer included) |
| Accuracy | +/-3% both directions |
| Head | 90-tooth, 4-degree swing |
| Length | 19.1 in |
| Included | Calibration certificate, latching case |
Worth knowing before you buy
- The older TEKTON 24335 is discontinued.
- Store it at its lowest setting.
Why we like it
- Clicks both directions
- Within 3% accuracy
- Calibration certificate
- Fine 90-tooth head
What to look for in a torque wrench
- Range. Match the range to the jobs - lug nuts need 1/2 in drive.
- Accuracy. Look for a stated tolerance and a certificate.
- Direction. Two-way clicking helps with left-hand threads.
Questions people ask
40 to 200 ft-lb.
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