Lug nut torque specs

bdepedro

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Can anyone tell me what the torque specs are for classic stangs (I have a '70 if it matters) and does it matter what wheel type is being used? I have Weld Draglites. I saw a thread on the late model forum that gave a range starting at 95 ft/lbs so right now that is what they are set at.

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valley82

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I know that the tire shop that mounted my tires said that for aluminum wheels 100ft. lbs. but I don't know about steel???

 

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That much torque is WAY TOO HIGH.

Call Weld and ask them what they want.

I think the lugs on my Jeep Rubicon wheels are supposed to be torqued to 85 pounds.

 

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Steel wheels - 100 ft/lbs
Aluminum wheels - 80 ft/lbs

That is what I was taught.

Tim

 

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Steel wheels torque is 85-105. Aluminum will be about 20 lbs. less.

 

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I torque all mine, steel or aluminum, to 85. Never any problems.

 

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Here's another chart, but these sound a little too much to me.
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html#torque

 

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Those numbers look right on par to me, not too high.

 

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BlwnGazkit said:

Those numbers look right on par to me, not too high.

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OK, well, it's for sure the wheels aren't going to fall off.

 

bdepedro

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Thanks for all the input guys! I also found a spec list that recommended 75-85lbs for 1/2" lugs but no mention about steel vs. alum wheels. I backed mine down to 80lbs for now but I will also call Weld to see what they suggest.

 

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bdepedro said:

Thanks for all the input guys! I also found a spec list that recommended 75-85lbs for 1/2" lugs but no mention about steel vs. alum wheels. I backed mine down to 80lbs for now but I will also call Weld to see what they suggest.

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Yeah, with 80 you will be good to go. When you get a flat fixed the shop just uses the air compressor pressure to seat them, and that most likely varies a lot from shop to shop. I went out and seated mine to 85, and I had to use a lot of torque wrench to get them there. Thay ain't coming off.