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Torque for trailer wheel?


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I would guess 40 to 50 ft-lbs for 1/2" studs on a light weight trailer would be plenty. I can't recall seeing anyone use a torque wrench on one, and rarely on a car or truck. (Though almost all racers at all levels use a torque wrench at pre-race setup, but at a pit stop it's just hit it and go. Most racers use 80 to 120 ft-lbs, but many are using 5/8" studs.) I would think 80 to 90 would be difficult to change a tire on the side of the road. (These are not specs, just seat of the pants observations.)

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I can't recall seeing anyone use a torque wrench on one, and rarely on a car or truck.


I Torqued mine, with a torque wrench, after repacking the bearings! grin.gif I do the same on customers trailers and always at least use a torque stick on vehicles!

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At work its torque sticks all the time because we do so many. At home, anything I touch (mine or otherwise) gets a torque wrench EVERY time.....NO exceptions.

Quick reference from wheel manufacturers says...

7/16 stud 50 to 60 lbs

12mm stud 70 to 80 lbs

1/2 stud 80 to 90 lbs

These are approximate values for most applications, but should keep you safely on the road with all your wheels attached.

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