Correct trailer tire psi & torque?
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09-11-2007, 06:33 PM
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Dont guess on the rims. Find out the manufacturer and call them or call the trailer manufacturer and ask them. Make them too loose and they can come off, make them too tight and they can break. You need to find out the correct torque for your aluminum wheels and the lugs that you have. You cannot go by what someone elses trailer requires.
Just my opinion,
Bill Koustenis
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Waldorf Md
Dont guess on the rims. Find out the manufacturer and call them or call the trailer manufacturer and ask them. Make them too loose and they can come off, make them too tight and they can break. You need to find out the correct torque for your aluminum wheels and the lugs that you have. You cannot go by what someone elses trailer requires.
Just my opinion,
Bill Koustenis
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Waldorf Md
09-11-2007, 06:40 PM
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Not a good idea, imho. That psi number on the sidewall is for the max pressure and max loading. Weigh your rig, get a pressure/load chart and inflate your tires properly. I've seen too many wheels damaged, studs stripped or broken from incorrect torque. Don't guess, find the specs - they vary depending on stud diameter - and use a torque wrench, or if your lazy, (like me) get a torque stick of the correct rating and use your impact wrench.
09-11-2007, 08:28 PM
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09-11-2007, 08:34 PM
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Dont get us wrong, we are not trying to be hard on you, but there are just too many variables involved to guess at this. Just to give you an example, I had new tires put on my Tahoe a few years ago. When I got home, I checked the lugs and they took quite a bit to get them to the proper torque, which is 130lbs. I called the tire place and they basically told me the same thing your buddy did .... we torque all aluminum wheels to "###" So much for that tire place
You absolutely have to find the correct torque spec for your wheels on your trailer.
Be safe
Bill Koustenis
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Waldorf Md
Dont get us wrong, we are not trying to be hard on you, but there are just too many variables involved to guess at this. Just to give you an example, I had new tires put on my Tahoe a few years ago. When I got home, I checked the lugs and they took quite a bit to get them to the proper torque, which is 130lbs. I called the tire place and they basically told me the same thing your buddy did .... we torque all aluminum wheels to "###" So much for that tire place
You absolutely have to find the correct torque spec for your wheels on your trailer. Be safe
Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md
