What is the Torque on Lug Nuts for a 5 on 4 1/2" Bolt Pattern Wheel?

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I need the torque spec for these wheels. My trailer is a 6’X12’ v nose enclosed motorcycle trailer. Thanks, John

asked by: John M

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Thanks for reaching out John,

For Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Aluminum Wheel # KE87JR, we generally recommend the lug nuts be torqued between 90 to 120 ft lbs.

Install tips:
Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
Torque them with the trailer on the ground using a calibrated torque wrench.
Re-torque after the first 25 to 50 miles of towing, especially with new wheels.

What motorcycles are you hauling?

expert reply by: James D

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John M.

6/30/2026

Thanks, I Torqued them to 100 lbs.I’ll re-torque them to 110 lbs.Hauling Harley Davidson Touring Motorcycles.

James D.

7/1/2026

@JohnM Sounds good and if you have any questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your summer adventures!

Bptravel

7/1/2026

According to the torque table on Trailer.info, the correct torque for a 1/2” stud and an aluminum wheel is 95 to 105 ft/lbs torque. I bought these wheels and torqued to 100 ft/lbs.

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