Wheel Torquing

Proper lug nut torque at the time of installation, and re-torquing after seat-in, is essential for safe and efficient service. For more details on how to protect your tires and maximize their cost-efficiency, contact your local Fountain Tire store.

Torque too Low

Potential problems:

Disc Type Wheels

Broken studs.
Cracked disc.
Loss of wheel.
Enlarged bolt holes.
Excessive wear on disc and hub face.

Cast Spoke Wheels

Broken studs.
Rim spinout.

Torque too High

Potential problems:

Disc Type Wheels

Broken bolts.
Broken nuts.
Disc damage.
Ball seat breakdown.
Burrs on countersunk stud holes.
Distorted brake drum/rotor.

Cast Spoke Wheels

Broken studs.
Chorded rim.
Clamp bending.

Retorquing

Newly installed wheels “seat-in”, or adjust to rolling forces, over the first 150 kilometers of use. Retorquing lug nuts after this period is critical to ensuring proper clamping pressure is being maintained on the wheel.

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