Recommended Torque Specs for a Lionshead Aluminum Wheel

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What is the recommended torque for lug nuts on this wheel by Lionshead?

asked by: Mark T

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Hey Mark, welcome back! According to Lion's Head, the recommended torque if you use 1/2" lug nuts on their item # LH68VR wheel is 90-120 ft-lbs. If you're using 9/16" lug nuts it'll be 120-140 ft-lbs.

What size lug studs do you have?

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Jerred H.

9/29/2025

Hey Mark, did you find out what size lug studs you have? I'm asking because it could help others who are working with similar wheels.

Answer 1

Hi Steve; the Aluminum Eagle Trailer Wheel #LH36VR uses 1/2"-20 lug nuts with a standard 60 degree cone like the #LHLR103.

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Answer 2

Hi Ronney! The Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long #AM20906 you found is the correct valve stem for those Lionshead wheels you have on your 2024 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB, which I am pretty sure are the Condor LH75VR. Are you…

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Answer 3

Hi Eugene; we only have a handful of 16" x 7" wheels so I will list them all below. To make sure they can handle 110+ psi you can use the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem #AM20906 which is rated up to 200 psi. For wheels you can choose…

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Answer 4

Hey Zach, Although it mainly is decided by the tire, the valve stem on these wheels is rated for 100psi. What kind of trailer are you wanting to put these on?

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Answer 5

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 6

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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