Lug Nut Torque
My fifth wheel has 15" five bolt load range C tires. What should the lug nut torque be? Would 80 foot pounds be about right?
Forum Discussion
- Dexster axle and wheel torque
Axle manufacturers like Dexster or Rockwell American/other have a max torque for their lugs however the wheel manufacturer may have less torque requirements.
Example Dexster says their 1/2"-20 thd axle lugs are good to 120 ft lbs.....then their steel wheels may go to from 90 to 120 ft lbs.
Most aluminum wheels use max torque numbers.
A google has tons of reading on the subject. - Depends on stud size. 1/2" usualy 90ftpds, 9/16" 140ftpds
- what axles do you have? The Dexter axles on my TT call for 100-120 ft pounds.
