Alloy wheel torque settings.

[David_374346117]

Hi.

I have just replaced the tyres on my '99' Elddis Hurricane GTX..

The tyres are fitted on alloy wheels.Can anybody assist with wheel nut torque settings. I remember being told some years ago when I bought the wheels, that the bolts don't have to be tightened up so tight with alloy wheels..

Thanks in anticipation.

Dave

 

[Sedo]

Hi David

Don't know if this will help but the torque settings on our Bailey are 65ft/lb(88NM) for steel wheels and 80ft/lb(110NM) for alloys. Had this out of the Bailey handbook and checked on Alko site. The alloys on my past 2 cars have been 85ft/lbs on alloys. The Bailey advice is torque up and check after 30 miles and then every 100miles. The other advice is not to grease the chamfer where the stud mates with the wheel, a bit on the thread is o/k.

regards

Tomo

 

[antrimboy]

Alloy wheels have definitely got to be tightened higher than steels. My Swift has alloys, and they've got to be torqued up to 85 ft/lbs., which incidently I thought was the norm. (My steel spare is only torqued to 65 ft.lbs.)

 

[Angus1]

My Elddis requires 85lb.ft on its alloys.

They all appear to be similar so seems a reasonable starting point.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello David.

With a technical question such as this, it makes more since to seek advice from the caravan manufacturer of the wheel supplier.

Whilst what other contributors may have suggested the torque setting, it might not apply to your particular rims and wheels, if they are wrong then you may be in danger of studs and wheels working loose, or over stretching the stud, which will impure its function and may lead to failure when in service.

For technical advice on any limits but especially safety related limits always check the handbook, or the dealer/manufacture for unimpeachable information.