Lug Nut Torque for a Trailer Wheel

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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

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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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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

We offer both of the trailer tire sizes you mentioned, ST175/80R13 and ST185/80D13. In terms of size they are very close to one another; the ST175/80R13 size measures 24.1-inches in diameter and 6.9-inches wide while the ST185/80D13 size measures…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

My recommended first step for you to take is to determine what tire size you would need. If you check the plate on the trailer frame near the coupler there will the VIN, axle capacities, as well as the trailer tire size and Load Range recommended.…

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Answer 6

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 7

The Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor - Bolt-On - 3-1/2" Wide - Surface Mount - 1,600 lbs #SR15-C are steel anchors with a zinc finish. Although the zinc finish will help avoid galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals, the connection by…

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Answer 8

The rule of thumb for estimating a tongue weight is 10-15 percent of trailer weight. A 4,600 pound trailer would have a tongue weight between 460 and 690 pounds. Somewhere between a 1,000 to 2,000 pound capacity jack would be fine. Having a jack…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

Lug Nut torque for the Aluminum Trailer Wheel #AM22654 will be between 90 and 100 foot lbs torque based on the 1/2 x 20 wheel studs and 15 inch aluminum wheels. Because the wheel bolt holes are reinforced with the improved clamp force technology, I…

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Answer 11

The Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Black #LHSL311 should be torqued to between 90 and 100 ft lbs based on the wheel size, stud size, and wheel material. I've attached a chart to assist. I recommend…

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Answer 12

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs…

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Lug Nut Torque for a Trailer Wheel

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