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Old 06-08-2014, 08:56 AM   #1
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wheel torque

I know the aluminum wheels on my unit had a little sticker as to what they should be torqed. does anyone know what that would be?
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100 - 110ft/lbs is normal for most. Some recommend 120ft/lbs.
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thanks for the info.
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100 - 110ft/lbs is normal for most. Some recommend 120ft/lbs.

Apparently aluminum wheels require more torque then the steel wheels?
Do you know why?
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I don't think the wheel is what requires more torque but actually the size of the stud does. When you torque a stud you are actually stretching it to give a specific preload. Most 7/16 and 1/2 require 100 ft lbs and 9/16 are commonly 120
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Apparently aluminum wheels require more torque then the steel wheels?
Do you know why?
Be careful with this. In every single case that I can think of (years of racing etc...), the AL wheels require LESS torque. If you over tighten the nut on the stud, you will most certainly crack the AL wheels.

Additionally, AL wheels expand and contract with the temperature; hence why AL wheels lose tire pressure more frequently than Steel Wheels.

I would very pretty precise with your torque settings on AL wheels.

Steel wheels...tighten then up and forget it.
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The reason I was asking about the torque on the aluminum wheels was it seems pretty high to me, but I don't know what they do, or recommend on aluminum.
My wheels are steel, and I torque to 85#. Anything more then that and it starts pulling/stretching the threads.
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Be careful with this. In every single case that I can think of (years of racing etc...), the AL wheels require LESS torque. If you over tighten the nut on the stud, you will most certainly crack the AL wheels.

Additionally, AL wheels expand and contract with the temperature; hence why AL wheels lose tire pressure more frequently than Steel Wheels.

I would very pretty precise with your torque settings on AL wheels.

Steel wheels...tighten then up and forget it.
Seems to me there was a thread on here before on this exact subject and I believe you are correct!
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Mine are 110lbs torque rated and aluminum on the Cruiser. They are also 16" E rated at 80 lbs of air. My truck is aluminum wheels with 150lbs rated torque for lugs. Trailer wheels are lower. Need to check the manufacturer specs on your wheel.

There's always a caveat.
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