Breaking wheel studs
Thought I would ask the collective for help. I have now had 3 lug nut wheel studs break. Rig is a 34ft, 14,400 GVWR with 16 inch 8 lug aluminum wheels, studs are 9/16"dia. Studs have broken only on...
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Wind Surfer wrote:
Thanks for the responses.
Actually aluminum wheels require a higher torque level than steel wheels.
I think at this point I need to check the wrench. Wheels have not been removed for some time (for new tires over a year ago) and I watched them use a torque wrench.
I am curious your source regarding Al wheels requiring more torque than steel? I have heard this before but the sources I've checked in the past, in addition to a lot of stories regarding cracked alloy rims due to over torque, has always led me to believe that Al rims will usually have a lower or equal torque to steel but not higher. Below is one source that I trust. Take a look at the table on this and compare the steel vs. Al wheels. If you have another source, please share since it is good to debunk any myths in this area (especially if you've ever lost a wheel at 60 MPH…).
http://www.etrailer.com/question-75604.html
Phil
