1L243
Astoria, Oregon
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I have two 6000 lb Dexter Axles with 235x16 6 lug Aluminum wheels with 1/2inch lugs. I have read that torque should be between 90 to 120 lbs. I read that aluminum wheels should be torqued greater than steel wheels? Then I read that aluminum should be torque less than steel wheels? My manual says 85/95 lbs but never more than 120 lbs...Why am I confused...
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SteveAE
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Perhaps I am just tired, but it sounds like trying to follow the IRS tax forms. So I can understand why you would be confused.
Don't know the answer to your question, but perhaps a Les Schwab (or other tire store) can help you out.
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phillyg
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85-120 is a lot of latitude. I would torque to 100, recheck at 50 miles, and leave them alone.
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Cool Canuck
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I torque mine to 100ft lbs. Haven't lost a wheel yet. After having a wheel off, I check them several times on the road until the nuts stop moving. That usually takes about 3 checks.
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JIMNLIN
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Torque requirements may be the same but I've found aluminim wheels on a trailer need to be checked more often than steel wheels. Also I've alsways checked the lugs on new wheels/lugs after 200-400 miles. At some point the lug will stay seated.
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1995brave
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Here is a chart that goes by lug size. Wheel lug Torquing
Or try Googling this "lug nut torque specs chart"
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Grillmeister
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phillyg wrote:85-120 is a lot of latitude. I would torque to 100, recheck at 50 miles, and leave them alone.
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lincster
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I torque my Al wheels to 95ft/lbs. Check before every trip.
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twodog
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I believe the torque is set in two stages. the first at 90, and then re-torque to 120. At least thats how I understand it. I read it somewhere, just can't recall just where. The idea is to gradually get the torque up to 120...not all at one time. Saves from damaging things.
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dbbls
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I torque my aluminum wheels to 120. That is what my owners manual states.
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