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rdunk · 12-17-2007, 08:10 PM

Hey Ponch. I have the Vision 17.5 aluminum wheels. As directed by Doubletree, I asked Tredit Tire & Wheel about the torque. Tredit advised to torque at between 175lbs and 225lbs, with a caveat that if it were him, he would go to the higher side. On that basis, I torque at 200lb ft.

I don't know about Alcoa Wheels. My axles are Dexter, and I did look at their torquing parameters for the 5/8 studs. Dexter states that their 5/8 studs can be torqued to a max of 325 lb ft. So, for me, it was just a matter of what was right for the Vision wheels.

You might start looking for a good "cheater bar", if you are going to do the torquing.

Good luck!

12-17-2007, 08:10 PM	#4
rdunk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 482	Hey Ponch. I have the Vision 17.5 aluminum wheels. As directed by Doubletree, I asked Tredit Tire & Wheel about the torque. Tredit advised to torque at between 175lbs and 225lbs, with a caveat that if it were him, he would go to the higher side. On that basis, I torque at 200lb ft. I don't know about Alcoa Wheels. My axles are Dexter, and I did look at their torquing parameters for the 5/8 studs. Dexter states that their 5/8 studs can be torqued to a max of 325 lb ft. So, for me, it was just a matter of what was right for the Vision wheels. You might start looking for a good "cheater bar", if you are going to do the torquing. Good luck! __________________ Robert Robert and Carlene 2005 RE3, S/N 2107 (sold Jan. 2010)