I worked at a marina years ago during college (1991-1994) and we were always instructed to only hand tighten the lug nuts on boat trailers. This was due to the lugs bolts being made of a softer material than those found on cars. Is this still true today? I want to have my trailer tires balanced and I'm not sure if I should tell the mechanic to hand tighten the lugs or go ahead and use an air tool on them.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Modified by roybiggens at 10:51 AM 4/22/2009
My trailer has a sticker that says 95 Ft/Lbs.
But don't air wrench them. Hand tighten then, use a torque wrench.
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+1, look for the sticker near the serial #
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Yep, that's what Lyn Dyer used to say
Oh, he said it again
Man -- what luck-- Just had trailer tires (205-75-14)bias ply tires. replaced with GoodYears marathons..I just took the rims / tires in so I need to put the new back on my 03 Tracker trailer.
Just wondering the same thing??
Talked to the dealer -- Said 95#
You guys are good........
Rick
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