This story appears in the Nov. 3 print edition of Transport Topics. Maintaining proper wheel torque requires a lot more than simply clamping down on lug nuts. Clean mounting surfaces and adequate ...

Proper wheel torque is essential to prevent damage and keep your ride safe. However, where exactly do you find torque specs? Here's what you need to know.

Recommended torque specifications are unique for each type of vehicle. Specifications vary by make, model and year, so it is important to check the vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle in your bay ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Wheel installation is pretty simple, right? Bolt ’em on, torque ’em down and you’re good to go. If that’s what you believe, then perhaps you’ve had more than your share of truck wheel separation ...

Fleets should not use vendors that fail to follow RIST (remove debris, inspect the components, snug the lug nuts, and torque to spec) when installing tire and rim assemblies. Mistakes in the truck ...