Lug Nut Torque
07-23-2008, 07:35 PM
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The rim material has nothing to do with the torque value. Torque values are based upon the bolt material and diameter. Proper torque values allow the bolt to be stretched within its elastic region, thus maintaining preload to prevent the lug nut from loosening. People seem to think that aluminum rims require less torque than steel wheels. You will snap the bolts long before you will significantly damage the wheel.
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07-23-2008, 10:18 PM
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be aware!
My procomps were undertorgued on one wheel and the lugs came loose on the freeway and egged out the rim, making me have to trash one whole rim and replace all of the bent lug bolts on one wheel. Also,...at the same time, a local garage, trying to help my situation, torqued all remaining 15 log nuts on the other wheels to 120 lbs and ruined most of the the lug bolts, stripping them so that they snapped off. I don't think that our standard bolts were designed for this much torque, and to be running upwards of 35" tires as well. I'm looking at replacing all of the lugs with high performance ones. Does anyone know of a goo brand for 4d00r jk's???? OH.....and YES...NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY...Thanks Christ-ler
I'm a ME for a defense company. BTW, I wasn't trying to attack Big D2's post. Just clarify a misconception many people seem to have about aluminum wheels.
But I bet you get paid a lot better then us Loadmasters.