A wall chart designed to identify the proper torque specifications for truck and trailer wheel ends is available from Webb Wheel Products. Recommended specifications are shown for 6-stud and 10-stud ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...

Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for specified torque, the correct tightening sequence, and routine in-service torque checks have all be cited as causes for loss of clamping force on ...

When tires are rotated or when new tires and/or wheels are mounted on a vehicle, tightening the hardware to the right torque is critical. As the hardware seats naturally, those bolts don’t always stay ...

SKF introduces its lug lock device, a mechanism designed to alert fleet maintenance personnel of a loosened wheel nut before it backs off the stud. The SKF lug lock provides a timely flag when a nut ...

Proper installation is crucial for the safe assembly of truck tires. Technicians must follow the RIST Procedure to ensure the right torque and clamping force. Performing torque checks after 50 to 100 ...

SKF’s lug-lock device is designed to warn of a loosened wheel nut before it backs off the stud, providing a timely flag when a nut is in need of re-torqueing. It’s constructed with flexible slits that ...