lug nut torque

[peaeye1]

I hope I am posting in the right place. I need the torque on a 8 lug,aluminum wheel.It originally had st23580r16 tires, but have been replaced with 85G16 Goodyear tires which take 110 Lbs pressure. I have verified that the rim will accept the bigger tires. I have looked at charts online, but is there any way to determine the proper torque other than removing a nut and measuring the stud.

[peaeye1]

mkirsch wrote:
Where'd you find the information?

I'll bet you found it in the chassis manual that GM provides, not in the coach manual from Winnebago because it would be redundant information.

It was on the inside of a little door where the lighting and a bunch of other stuff is located. It was one of those things, where you open it every day but the info just becomes invisible I suppose.Anyhow I was sort of embarrassed when i finally realized where it was.Hope this helps someone else down the trail.

[mkirsch]

Where'd you find the information?

I'll bet you found it in the chassis manual that GM provides, not in the coach manual from Winnebago because it would be redundant information.

[peaeye1]

Well, I found it, the info was right in front of me the whole time:S.The torque is 110 lbs and the sequence is there also. Thanks to all the response's.........even the snarky ones:B

[Cummins12V98]

Lynnmor wrote:

peaeye1 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

Axle's are 7000lb , I left that info out.

Yes, I have looked at the different charts, but wanted to see if I could determine torque without measuring the stud.

You need to know the stud size, we can't see it from here, and our guessing would be irresponsible.

You can remove one nut and take it to an auto parts store and have them check the size.

Maybe just hold a tape below the stud and "eye ball" it. Easy to see if it's 9/16" or 5/8".

[peaeye1]

Durb wrote:
Look in your owner's manual. Changing a tire or air pressure will not change the torque specification on your lug nuts, they are stud specific. Torque charts are independent of air pressure. Now, if you went from a steel wheel to an aluminum wheel that might change your torque spec.

I have been to the owners manual and to the winnebago website, but cannot find the info. Not saying it's not there,I just did not find it. As I stated, alum wheels from factory, that will accept bigger tires. I was just giving general info. I will either pull a nut off, call dealer or winnebago in the next couple of days.I never stated that changing air pressure or tires would affect the torque value,that sir was your conclusion.

[Durb]

Look in your owner's manual. Changing a tire or air pressure will not change the torque specification on your lug nuts, they are stud specific. Torque charts are independent of air pressure. Now, if you went from a steel wheel to an aluminum wheel that might change your torque spec.

[peaeye1]

SoCalDesertRider wrote:

peaeye1 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

Axle's are 7000lb , I left that info out.

Yes, I have looked at the different charts, but wanted to see if I could determine torque without measuring the stud.

Both my F350's, one a single rear wheel model, one a dual rear wheel model, have 8-lug hubs with 9/16" studs. The single rear wheel rear axle is rated at 6250 lbs. The dual rear wheel rear axle is rated at 8250 lbs.

Your 7000 lb axle falls right in the middle of that range. I bet your studs are 9/16".

Thanks, To be sure I will remove one tomorrow and ck to be sure.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

peaeye1 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

Axle's are 7000lb , I left that info out.

Yes, I have looked at the different charts, but wanted to see if I could determine torque without measuring the stud.

Both my F350's, one a single rear wheel model, one a dual rear wheel model, have 8-lug hubs with 9/16" studs. The single rear wheel rear axle is rated at 6250 lbs. The dual rear wheel rear axle is rated at 8250 lbs.

Your 7000 lb axle falls right in the middle of that range. I bet your studs are 9/16".

[peaeye1]

Lynnmor wrote:

peaeye1 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

Axle's are 7000lb , I left that info out.

Yes, I have looked at the different charts, but wanted to see if I could determine torque without measuring the stud.

You need to know the stud size, we can't see it from here, and our guessing would be irresponsible.

You can remove one nut and take it to an auto parts store and have them check the size.

Yep, I believe I acknowledged the fact that removing a lug nut was an option.Thank you so much for your wise and most valued incite .:)

[Lynnmor]

peaeye1 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

Axle's are 7000lb , I left that info out.

Yes, I have looked at the different charts, but wanted to see if I could determine torque without measuring the stud.

You need to know the stud size, we can't see it from here, and our guessing would be irresponsible.

You can remove one nut and take it to an auto parts store and have them check the size.

[peaeye1]

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

Axle's are 7000lb , I left that info out.

Yes, I have looked at the different charts, but wanted to see if I could determine torque without measuring the stud.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

The axle probably has 9/16" studs, so 120 ft-lbs should be the correct torque.

[lawnspecialties]

My 8 lug aluminum wheel lugs call for 100 ft./lbs. of pressure.

[BB_TX]

Look at the lug nut torque specifications in this etrailer.com chart.