Wheel Torque Conflicting Information. Which One?

[Rotarydial]

I was told to check the wheel torque on my 2022 Rockwood 1940LTD after 100 miles. The sticker on the side of the camper says 100 ft/lb but Dexter states that the torque for my axle (D20, 2200lb) should be 75 ft/lb. 12" steel wheels. I'm leaning towards the dexter specs.. What do you think?

[Rhumblefish]

Make sure the Dexter specs you were looking at are current. While recently searching for the same information (for aluminum), the only Dexter specs I came across were applying to the OLD steelies that Dexter used to include/provide… definitely not current.

I found specs for my aluminums, confirmed at the shop and by the dealership, at 100 ft/lbs.

[Aussieguy]

in 50 years ... have never put a torque wrench on a wheel lug
never had a wheel come off either..


touch wood...



yes you should check the lug nuts after some miles
especially if you get service in tire place and the guy looks like Snydley

[Rotarydial]

My thought was that the 100 ft/lb torque are for aluminum wheels and I have steel. So it should be less. Just my guess.

[nvs4602]

Originally Posted by Aussieguy

in 50 years ... have never put a torque wrench on a wheel lug
never had a wheel come off either..


touch wood...



yes you should check the lug nuts after some miles
especially if you get service in tire place and the guy looks like Snydley

I with you on this. I've had tires changed that I had to use a 3' breaker bar to get loose. So I tighten mine to what I could break loose if I had a flat, and had to change myself.

I do have to say, I can't change my own tire anymore. But I think it has become more of a legal technicality as a CYA.

[MR.M]

Originally Posted by Rotarydial

My thought was that the 100 ft/lb torque are for aluminum wheels and I have steel. So it should be less. Just my guess.

I would go with 100ft/lb . even steel . heck my chevy with steel wheels is 140 .