What is the Torque spec for Caulkin 5 bolt Rim 13" wheel, It is bolt type not nuts.
L leelgert Cadet Joined May 15, 2014 Messages 6 May 21, 2014 #1 What is the Torque spec for Caulkin 5 bolt Rim 13" wheel, It is bolt type not nuts.
L lckstckn2smknbrls Lieutenant Junior Grade Joined Sep 18, 2008 Messages 1,114 May 21, 2014 #2 leelgert said: What is the Torque spec for Caulkin 5 bolt Rim 13" wheel, It is bolt type not nuts. Click to expand... Are the lug bolts 1/2x20?
leelgert said: What is the Torque spec for Caulkin 5 bolt Rim 13" wheel, It is bolt type not nuts. Click to expand... Are the lug bolts 1/2x20?
Frank Acampora Supreme Mariner Joined Jan 19, 2007 Messages 12,004 May 21, 2014 #3 1/2 X 20 lugnuts on autos are usually torqued to 90 Foot Pounds
L leelgert Cadet Joined May 15, 2014 Messages 6 May 21, 2014 #4 Yes they are 1/2 X 20 lug bolts, are they torqued the same as lugnuts?
H H20Rat Vice Admiral Joined Mar 8, 2009 Messages 5,204 May 22, 2014 #6 90 to 100 is generally considered the MAX before you start deforming the stud, the actual torque depends on the wheel type. Steel wheels deform more than alloy and require lower torque. I'd shoot for around 75 ft/lb's.
90 to 100 is generally considered the MAX before you start deforming the stud, the actual torque depends on the wheel type. Steel wheels deform more than alloy and require lower torque. I'd shoot for around 75 ft/lb's.
L leelgert Cadet Joined May 15, 2014 Messages 6 May 22, 2014 #7 thanks for all the input, gives me a ballpark figure to start. I will just check and retorque more often. Great forum.
thanks for all the input, gives me a ballpark figure to start. I will just check and retorque more often. Great forum.
E edthearcher Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Sep 22, 2007 Messages 116 May 22, 2014 #8 I use 90 to 100 ft lbs on my car truck and 2 boat trailers
bruceb58 Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 5, 2006 Messages 30,603 May 22, 2014 #9 Make sure you don't lube them if you are using that torque. That's a dry spec torque.
