Lug nut torque specs?

Usually 90-120 pounds for steel rims and 90-100 pounds for aluminum rims.

Story on it.

azdryheat wrote:
Usually 90-120 pounds for steel rims and 90-100 pounds for aluminum rims.

Story on it.

Yep - I use a torque at 100 pounds on our aluminum rims before every trip.

Good idea to store your new torque wrench at the zero position.

I'm pretty sure my 2016 Gulfstream has 7/16 studs. I wouldn't go to 90 ft/lbs on them, that seems high. If I had 1/2 or maybe 12mm, but not 7/16.

You should have your rig info on your profile page. Yes, you are correct, the lug bolt size, and a few other things enter into proper torque. It surely is not a one torque fits all. A light trailer, with smaller lugs/lighter axle may just need 70-75 lb ft.

Jerry

Yes, I use a torque wrench. The torque depends on the size of stud, they type of wheel, etc.

Kinda like saying, "how much air do I put in my tires". Without more info, there cannot be a correct answer.

Our Lance calls for 110# to 120# torque for aluminum wheels. We check them before each trip and also during our trip.
Be sure to set the torque wrench back to zero when done using it.

Yes I do and re torque at about 300 miles after mounting. I also use Never Seize. What you are doing is tensioning the bolt/stud and you want it uniform (one reason for lubrication).
This is close enough.
Torque Tables

You want to store your torque wrench at 20% of full scale. Many quality wrenches have stops built in so that you can't approach zero. If you have a tilt block style wrench and try to completely unload it the floating tilt block will drop out of position and make the wrench inoperable.

Shadow Catcher wrote:
Yes I do and re torque at about 300 miles after mounting. I also use Never Seize. What you are doing is tensioning the bolt/stud and you want it uniform (one reason for lubrication).

A little information before you decide to lubricate the lugs:

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