What do you torque the lug nuts to on aluminum wheels? Pretty sure I don’t want to use the steel wheel number. Thanks
Torque value for aluminum wheels
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Is it lug centric or hub centric?
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SCS F5 wheels. They fit over the full floater axles. They use the funky lug nuts that have like a collar so the thread goes farther down in the aluminum hole.
sark
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Not really a true answer, but on this Tacoma forum the SCS vendor account says 85ft/lbs:
www.tacomaworld.com
SCS F5 wheels 16x8, 17x8.5, & 17x9
Thanks, Two more questions. 1. Do you want me to order by PMing you, or just use your web site? 2. do you offer a discount for Tacoma World forum...
www.tacomaworld.com
@cruiserdan has as post that I believe is the definitive torque spec for 70 series. I don’t have time to look it up and post it, but it’s not in a Taco forum!Not really a true answer, but on this Tacoma forum the SCS vendor account says 85ft/lbs:
SCS F5 wheels 16x8, 17x8.5, & 17x9
Thanks, Two more questions. 1. Do you want me to order by PMing you, or just use your web site? 2. do you offer a discount for Tacoma World forum...
sark
42601-60262-03
Those won't be accurate for aftermarket alloy wheels, though.
Too much for AL.
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The RAV4 recommends 74ft/lbs for the aluminum wheels. So seems the value for our steel wheels would be too high I would think for aluminum wheels.
I’ve been using 90 lbs for my F5’s since I got them. I’ve got them on both Cruisers.
Those splined lug nuts are the best I’ve ever used, solid threads and they lock down
perfectly in those wheels. Just remember to check ‘em after 100 k or so.
Those splined lug nuts are the best I’ve ever used, solid threads and they lock down
perfectly in those wheels. Just remember to check ‘em after 100 k or so.
jblueridge
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My alloys, I torque them by feel.
I figure it's no good if I can't remove a damaged tire on the side of the road.
I figure it's no good if I can't remove a damaged tire on the side of the road.
I agree 90 is too much.
Does the Toyota 70 series owners manual specify torque spec for 'alloy wheels'? I contacted SCS directly and the answer
was owners manual. Would not provide a torque spec for their wheels/lugnuts combination.
was owners manual. Would not provide a torque spec for their wheels/lugnuts combination.
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I guess I could ask in one of the Ausie Facebook groups.
FJ HJ BJ 60 70 73 75 Series Chassis & Body Manual From 10/84 thru 1/90 36262E
I downloaded the only manual I could find after looking thru another that actually had a listing for wheel lugnut torque
spec. It specifies 101 ft/lbs . My personal feeling is it's not the wheel that determines the torque but the stud diameter
and thread. I could be wrong. I listed the page number and location in manual in title of attached pdf
Do your alloys have steel inserts? I don't think they do as I believe you have shanked (not conical) lugs.
I have a set of aftermarket two-piece wheels, the rims are cold spun and the centers are machined from billet, Japanese made articles (Epsilon). They are hub centric and have steel inserts at the seat of each lug hole to fit a conical lug nuts. I use steel torque specs (101-109 ft/lbs) per the makers. If they were regular cast alloys with no inserts I would have not exceeded 76 ft/lbs.
I have a set of aftermarket two-piece wheels, the rims are cold spun and the centers are machined from billet, Japanese made articles (Epsilon). They are hub centric and have steel inserts at the seat of each lug hole to fit a conical lug nuts. I use steel torque specs (101-109 ft/lbs) per the makers. If they were regular cast alloys with no inserts I would have not exceeded 76 ft/lbs.
jblueridge
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With the aluminum 80 wheels there are 2 types, one that uses the shank style lug nut, and one that has a steel insert in the lug holes that use the conical style. The wheel is identical otherwise, but the torque specs are much different. Same stud diameter.
Pic stolen from somewhere on mud...
I have shank style on my 81 and the conical style on my BJ74.... this reminds me I need to go knock a bit of torque off one and add a little to the other
