Hello to the tire people and torque experts.
I have a concern regarding my trailer tire.
Recently purchased a spare tire and wanted to try it out see if it fits properly, etc. Spare is a different brand but same size and spec.
In case you are wondering why was I testing it for a proper fit ... I just don't like surprises when or if I get a flat.
The recommended torque is 100 lbf-ft. Please see below.
I have a truck (100 lb-ft) and couple other cars (spec is 65-79 lbf-ft) and I was initially thinking 90-120 seems kind of high for a small trailer so I set my torque wrench to 70 lbf-ft.
even at 70, I felt a lot of stretching which I've never felt (as much) with either one of our cars.
So my initial feeling that the specified torque maybe too high, matched my experience.
My torque wrench is CDI and is in great shape so it's not torque wrench related.
Now I know factory wants to be on the safe side (liability?) and assuming the average person may never check the torque so maybe they over-torque it?
Just curious, is 90-120 lbs-ft normal for a small tire. I just didn't like that much stretching. Can't imagine I want to push it to 120 lb-ft.
As of now, I rather stop every 20 miles and re-check the torque than over-stretching it.
Maybe there is a good explanation and I will set it to 100. I won't be using the trailer till next summer.
Maybe I'm overthinking this but hey this is BITOG.
Additional trailer info:
- Tire size: 205/75/15
- Rim: Steel
- Stud size (5): 1/2"x20
- Torque spec: 90-120 lbf-ft
- Trailer max payload: 2300 lbs.
- Called the manufacturer and they torque it to 100 lb-ft before shipping.
- Dealer was clueless and said as long it's "tight", it's ok ... lol
that's why I called the manufacturer.
I have a concern regarding my trailer tire.
Recently purchased a spare tire and wanted to try it out see if it fits properly, etc. Spare is a different brand but same size and spec.
In case you are wondering why was I testing it for a proper fit ... I just don't like surprises when or if I get a flat.
The recommended torque is 100 lbf-ft. Please see below.
I have a truck (100 lb-ft) and couple other cars (spec is 65-79 lbf-ft) and I was initially thinking 90-120 seems kind of high for a small trailer so I set my torque wrench to 70 lbf-ft.
even at 70, I felt a lot of stretching which I've never felt (as much) with either one of our cars.
So my initial feeling that the specified torque maybe too high, matched my experience.
My torque wrench is CDI and is in great shape so it's not torque wrench related.
Now I know factory wants to be on the safe side (liability?) and assuming the average person may never check the torque so maybe they over-torque it?
Just curious, is 90-120 lbs-ft normal for a small tire. I just didn't like that much stretching. Can't imagine I want to push it to 120 lb-ft.
As of now, I rather stop every 20 miles and re-check the torque than over-stretching it.
Maybe there is a good explanation and I will set it to 100. I won't be using the trailer till next summer.
Maybe I'm overthinking this but hey this is BITOG.
Additional trailer info:
- Tire size: 205/75/15
- Rim: Steel
- Stud size (5): 1/2"x20
- Torque spec: 90-120 lbf-ft
- Trailer max payload: 2300 lbs.
- Called the manufacturer and they torque it to 100 lb-ft before shipping.
- Dealer was clueless and said as long it's "tight", it's ok ... lol
that's why I called the manufacturer.