What are the Torque Specs for 1/2 Inch Lug Nuts on a 12 Inch Steel Trailer Wheel
Updated 06/11/2015 | Published 06/10/2015
Question:
How much torque is suggested for these power coat rim? Am I correct in assuming it REALLY matters with these vs. galvanized? I was always taught tight and just a little more, but I would hate to chip the coating and have them prematurely rust out. 80-90lbs too much?
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
For trailer tire and wheel combo # AM30660 you should torque each of the 1/2 inch lug nuts to 75-85 foot pounds. Whether it is a powdercoated steel wheel like on # AM30660 or a galvanized wheel of the same size, the torque specs would be the same. Galvanized is still steel and the galvanization process does not affect the torque specs.
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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