Lug Nut Torque for a Trailer Wheel
Published 05/07/2015
Question:
I am just wondering what the wheel torque of the 5 on 4 1/2 white powder coated wheels would be for a boat trailer? its a 3500 lb single axle on the trailer, I just put new dexter hub/drums on it last year. My local tire shop said they torque all their trailer wheels to 90 or 95 ft lbs which seemed like a lot to me. Felt like I was stretching the studs.
asked by: Marshall
Expert Reply:
90-95 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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Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 14" x 5-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 14 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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