Alloy wheel nuts in Running Gear Posted November 22, 2004 48 lbft should be an absolute maximum for alloy nuts on 7/16ths studs, otherwise you'll just strain the threads.45lbft is more than adequate in most cases, and contrary to 'popular' belief; they will not come loose at this torque.
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48 lbft should be an absolute maximum for alloy nuts on 7/16ths studs, otherwise you'll just strain the threads.
45lbft is more than adequate in most cases, and contrary to 'popular' belief; they will not come loose at this torque.