Thread: Watch your nuts guys!!!

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Where do you find the torque specs for aftermarket wheels? I have American Racing Torque Thrust II's on my Deuce project...getting close to fire up and I have looked on the American Racing Web site to find the torque specs for these wheels. Couldn't find anything. Somebody point me in the right direction. Thanks.

I guess I have been lucky I have never--- knock on wood---- had a wheel come off. I sure have had my problems with the guys at the tire store running the nuts too tight.

Richard

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I must be too much of a racer, I still use the torque wrench on mine, and the 500 mile re-torque.

I torque mine too.. when my mom was having problems w/ hers, I just cranked them as tight as I could get.. warped rotors bad, but when you feel the tire wobbelling on the hub going 60, it's not fun... I tightened them when there were only a few threads each holding on.. miles from home.. I torque the wheels now at 100 and call it good. torque is mid 90's 4 it I think.

As far as torque settings, I had to ask Billet Specialties for the torque requirements (85lb ft) for my project car wheels. Any dealer should have that information or if not, then contact the manufacturer. I do use a torque wrench - my F350 - they torque at 150 lb ft, and for sure my arm is not calibrated for that setting

I couldn't find this in my email file when I first wrote my reply. This is for Billet Specialties wheels (and my guess, for most other after market aluminum wheels - but still, you need to ask the mfr)

The correct lug nut torque depends on what size studs you have (see below):

7/16" = 70-80ft. lbs.
1/2' = 75-85 ft. lbs.
9/16' = 100-115ft. lbs.
5/8'' = 125-135 ft. lbs.
10mm = 45-55 ft. lbs.
12mm = 75-85 ft. lbs.
14mm = 85-95 ft. lbs.
16mm = 125-150 ft. lbs.

A few years ago I was going down the interstate on my way to work around 5:00am in my 91 Corvette pushing the throttle a bit when my right front tire spun completely off the rim! I was able to pull over and call for a tow.

Two days before I had those new (at the time) high speed run flat tires installed. I told the guy at the shop they looked a bit low but he ensured me that they all look that way and they were fine.

I bought run flats and they ran flat off my car!

Here Tom, this might help;

Nice torque wrench Bob!

Always thought that Milwaukee stuff had good power!!! Thanks Uncle Bob, good one!