Lug Nut Torque Setting for 14-Inch Steel Trailer Wheels on 1/2-Inch Wheel Studs

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Hi I have a 2014 Dutchmen/Colemen travel trailer. I believe I have 14 inch tires and 1/2 in. steel lugs. Do I use the 90-120 ft. lb torque star pattern? thank you for your support

asked by: John K

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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 a torque range of 75-to-85-ft-lbs.

expert reply by: Adam R

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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

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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 studs…

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Answer 5

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 6

For the 1/2 inch lug nut #12CLN-L and the 14 inch aluminum wheels you will torque each lug nut to 75 to 85 foot pounds. No lubricant is required. However, since this is on a boat trailer and the hub studs are likely raw steel a little lube would help…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The torque setting for the Kodiak Trailer Wheel Lug Nut, Item #KALN1375S, ranges from 90- to 100-ft-lbs. You will want to avoid using an impact wrench or similar tool because you can not measure the force being applied. For best results, use a torque…

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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 recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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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 and…

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Lug Nut Torque Setting for 14-Inch Steel Trailer Wheels on 1/2-Inch Wheel Studs

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