RAY J Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hi all you boffins out there my mate runs a 2.5 pi with stag alloys . He is trying to find the torque setting for alloy wheel nuts the book states 50/60 but these are for steel any ideas folks. RAY J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Toledos Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 48 lbft should be an absolute maximum for alloy nuts on 7/16ths studs, otherwise you'll just strain the threads.45lbft is more than adequate in most cases, and contrary to 'popular' belief; they will not come loose at this torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just got a set of wheels and nuts ,what is the story with ally nuts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Wheel nuts made from alloy reduce unsprung weight Bob.Wheel nuts for alloy wheels are different, they are usually steel wheel nuts with a 60 degree taper or shanked either washer or solid type. OR wheel nuts made of alloy designed for that specific alloy wheel without steel inserts so they dont damage the wheel.I think thats what RAY J is asking...alloy wheel nuts or steel wheel nuts for alloy wheels?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Stag and 2500S both had those alloy wheels and nuts.Don't over tighten them, but do check them after 1/2 mile.and for Gods sake, don't let any cack-handed, tyre fitter near them with an air gun.or its goodbye thread! :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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