Lug Nut Torque Setting for 14-Inch Steel Trailer Wheels on 1/2-Inch Wheel Studs

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Hi I have a 2014 Dutchmen/Colemen travel trailer. I believe I have 14 inch tires and 1/2 in. steel lugs. Do I use the 90-120 ft. lb torque star pattern? thank you for your support

asked by: John K

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Wheel torque specs vary based on stud diameter, wheel diameter and wheel material. The linked chart shows you commonly recommended torque specs for a range of studs and wheels.

For 1/2-inch wheel studs and a 14-inch steel trailer wheel you will use a torque range of 75-to-85-ft-lbs.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 2

I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

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Answer 3

I am attaching a form that shows the different torque ratings for different situations. If you were to have a 14" steel wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern like what comes on the Kenda Karrier #AM32182 which fits a wheel bolt size of…

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Answer 4

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I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel studs…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the pictures! The Aluminum Viking Series Valhalla Trailer Wheel item #AX02455545BMFL would be a great upgrade from the factory wheels that came with your Ranger's boat trailer. Your Goodyear ST215/75R14 tires will fit the 14" x…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher.

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

You would need to use all of the install hardware holes of the Demco Hydraulic Actuator part #DM62VR for it to be a safe install.

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Answer 12

I spoke to my contact at Demco and he told that the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM62VR should not slam forward when you slow down. He said this brake actuator is inertia based, meaning as you start to apply the brakes it will begin to slowly…

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Lug Nut Torque Setting for 14-Inch Steel Trailer Wheels on 1/2-Inch Wheel Studs

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