Wheel Nuts

[Pkobold]

Does anyone know if there is a different torque setting for the 19.5 singles from the factory's recommended setting for standard wheels.


Tightening torque Location
Parts to be tightened : Wheel nut
Tightening torque Unit : N·m {lbf.ft, kgf·m} 490±49 {360±36, 50±5}
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This is what the FG manual recommends for standard wheels (Thanks Dan). That is FT

Thanks in advance
Peter

 

[SkiFreak]

No, it is the same.
But remember... if you are putting some grease on the studs (which I do) then you should torque the nuts to the lower end of the range (around 440-450 Nm).
And before anyone asks, it's the same torque setting for the alloys as it is for the steel rims.
I do not really trust the tyre gorillas, as their first preference is normally to do up the nuts with a rattle gun. That is why I forked out for a good torque wrench, so I could do it myself and know that all the nuts are at the correct torque. Doing this I also know that I will be able to undo the nuts on the side of the road, should that be necessary.

 

[Czechsix]

Yep, same.

I use a light spray lube (WD-40) instead of grease on the studs, but also torque to the low end. Also have the torque wrench, and a torque multiplier to help get them off if I don't want to use, or break out the impact.

 

[dlh62c]

Not all torque wrenches are bidirectional. One side is left hand thread, the other is right. Can't remember which.

 

[SkiFreak]

One side is left hand thread, the other is right. Can't remember which.

Easy to remember...
Left hand side of the truck has left hand threads and the right hand side has right hand threads.