Welcome, and thanks for the info. I have been buying tires since the invention of rubber, and this one time was the ONLY time I have ever seen a tire man use anything but an impact wrench, probably set on three tons. Some of the time it was obviously the college kid, but often at locations I thought were staffed by professionals. Live and learn.

When tightening lugs myself, I usually go 'til I hear my back click, then I stop...