Maury&Julie
Senior Member
LOL! Thanks, Dave. Hope to meet you on the road as well.
How many people actually check the torque on all your cars and trucks after wheel changes? They are no different than our trailer tires, and it is recommended to check torques on them to. Yet, many worry only about our trailers for some reason.
Not a dumb question at all.So...probably a dumb question...but, if hub-centric is better, which it sounds like it is, why don't all modern setups use this, including our beloved Escapes?
I agree... but with cars you can buy a centering ring to make up the difference between the generic big hole and your car's hub, while with trailers there is normally no machined boss for the wheel to accurately ride against.I think most trailers use after market wheels that fit many hubs so they only worry about the bolt pattern. This is also true for autos. I prefer a manufacturers wheels ...
The Al-Ko axle on my Scamp was this type. What a PITA changing tires or greasing the wheel bearings.Some trailer hubs/drums - and those of some German cars - have threaded holes (instead of studs) so the wheels are held on by bolts (instead of nuts). Without the ability to "hang" the wheel on the studs mounting the wheel is a pain, so it is made somewhat better by using hub-piloted wheels - even on trailers.
Torque wrenches come in inch lbs and foot lbs. You need ft lbs for lug nuts.
Hi: gbaglo... Guess I need a tool that's up to the job!!! I'll need 1/2 drive sockets too. AlfI think you want the 1/2" ( on sale for $2 more than the 3/8" )
- 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench, with 20-250 ft-lbs (33.9-345.7 Nm) torque setting
- Features a plastic grip handle
- Ideal for heavy automotive applications requiring foot-pound torque applications such as lug nut settings for tire changes
- Twist lock collar allows for easy setting for torque application and helps prevent accidental change of setting while in use
- Audible and mechanical torque indicators
- Lifetime manufacturer's warranty
- 90-day calibration warranty
Hi: sclifrickson... Not the first time there's been a wrench tossed into my plans!!! AlfNice catch. 90 ft-lbs (typical torque value for lug nuts) is 1080 in-lbs. Your new wrench ain't up to that, sorry.
Hi: gbaglo... Guess I need a tool that's up to the job!!! I'll need 1/2 drive sockets too. Alf
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