What are the torque requirements for trailer wheels?

Wheel Torque Requirements Sequence (Ft. Lbs.)
Wheel lug nuts should be tightened with a torque-wrench as specified below. Your trailer may be equipped with one of the below axles. The specific rim and lug nut torque specs for these different size axles are as follows:
Steel Wheels
Wheel Size	Stud Size	1st Stage	2nd Stage	Final Torque	Cone Nut Degree
12" - 440 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	35 - 40	60 - 75	60° CONE NUT
12" - 545 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	35 - 40	60 - 75	60° CONE NUT
13" - 440 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	35 - 40	60 - 75	60° CONE NUT
13" - 545 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	35 - 40	60 - 75	60° CONE NUT
14" - 545 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	50 - 60	100 - 120	60° CONE NUT
15" - 545 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	50 - 60	100 - 120	60° CONE NUT
15" - 655 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	50 - 60	100 - 120	60° CONE NUT
16" - 655 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	50 - 60	100 - 120	60° CONE NUT
16" - 865 BC	916" - 18	20 - 25	50 - 60	140 - 170	60° CONE NUT
16.5" - 655 BC	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	50 - 60	100 - 120	60° CONE NUT
16.5" - 865 BC	916" - 18	20 - 25	50 - 60	140 - 170	60° CONE NUT
16.5" X 9.75" 865 BC	5/8" - 18	50 - 60	120 - 125	175 - 225	SPECIAL STUD PILOTED W/ 90° CONE NUTS
17.5" HUB PILOT 865 BC	5/8" - 18	50 - 60	100 - 120	190 - 210	HUB PILOTED W/ CLAMP RING. 90° CONE NUTS & GREASED THREADS
17.5" HUB PILOT 865 BC	5/8" - 18	50 - 60	90 - 200	275 - 325	HUB PILOTED W/ FLANGE NUT
17.5" HUB PILOT 865 BC	5/8" - 18	50 - 60	60 - 110	150 - 175	HUB PILOTED W/ SWIVEL FLANGE NUT
Aluminum Wheels
Wheel Size	Stud Size	1st Stage	2nd Stage	Final Torque	Cone Nut Degree
13" thru 15" Tires	1/2" - 20	20 - 25	50 - 60	95 - 100	STAINLESS STEEL LUGS W/ ALUMINUM RIMS
16" - 865	1/2" - 20	25 - 30	60 - 65	120 - 125	STAINLESS STEEL LUGS W/ ALUMINUM RIMS

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