Lug nuts
What is the proper torque for lugs nuts? They are 6 lug aluminum wheels. Thanks.
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Wheel diameter has nothing to do with torque requirements - stud size is determining factor:
7/16" studs 80 ft-lbs
1/2" studs 100 ft-lbs
9/16" studs 140 ft-lbs
5/8" studs 175 ft-lbs
10mm studs 50 ft-lbs
12mm studs 100 ft-lbs
14mm studs 120 ft-lbs
Exception to the above would be motorhomes with 5/8 studs using double cap lug nuts = 450 ft-lbs
Use an alternating cross pattern to tighten
4 lug wheel - cross
5 lug wheel - star
6 lug wheel - star
8 lug wheel - double cross
Re-torquing after 50-100 miles is really only required when new compoents are installed - new wheels, new lug nuts or new studs. Primarily new wheels to ensure proper lug nut seating on the wheels.
7/16" studs 80 ft-lbs
1/2" studs 100 ft-lbs
9/16" studs 140 ft-lbs
5/8" studs 175 ft-lbs
10mm studs 50 ft-lbs
12mm studs 100 ft-lbs
14mm studs 120 ft-lbs
Exception to the above would be motorhomes with 5/8 studs using double cap lug nuts = 450 ft-lbs
Use an alternating cross pattern to tighten
4 lug wheel - cross
5 lug wheel - star
6 lug wheel - star
8 lug wheel - double cross
Re-torquing after 50-100 miles is really only required when new compoents are installed - new wheels, new lug nuts or new studs. Primarily new wheels to ensure proper lug nut seating on the wheels.
