Wheel nuts

[Clydesider]

Hi all. About to go on my second ever trip now, and just realised that not only have i not checked the torque on the wheel nuts, I don't have the tools to do so. As the 'van is stored away from home and I can't check the locking wheel nut drive for size, quick few questions :-
( before I buy i torque wrench )
1. Is the drive size generic for modern wheels ( 2015Bailey pursuit) i.e. 1/2" or 3 /8" more likely ?
2. Anyone use the bright yellow plastic 'wheel but indicators ' you see on trucks and busses ? Seem like a good idea for just a few bucks.

 

[Mr Plodd]

For the amount of torque you will want a torque wrench with a ½" drive, a ⅜ one won't be man enough. As for socket size probably 17 or 19mm

As for the yellow "tell-tales" they won't fit because of the design and profile of your alloy wheels. They will only fit wheels with a flat (or proud) face, not a recessed one.

 

[Jcloughie]

Normally a half-inch drive with a 17 or 19mm socket (if memory serves me right). A torque wrench or a manual torque reader will be needed to do it properly. Suggest you look at You Tube if you are not used to using them.

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John

 

[Martin_E]

Bailey generally use WSL wheel bolts that would require the correct adapter, this requires a 19mm socket and is set to 130 NM and 1/2” drive torque wrench

 

[Clydesider]

Thanks for the info guys. Appreciated and acted on !