ITP SS rims
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ITP SS rims
Guys,
I just installed my new SS 108 rims but couldn't find the proper torque value for the lug nuts. For the factory aluminum rims, the owner's manual states 90 ft.lbs. The stock lug nuts and ITP lug nuts appear to be the same design but the ITP's are slightly smaller. Both are taper style. This leads me to believe that the ITP lug nuts should have a high torque value like the stock rims, I just don't want to assume it and then crack the rims.
The box that the lug nuts came in did not contain this information. I checked the ITP website and they don't have this information either. My dealer is now closed and I can't find the information anywhere on the web or in these forums.
Would those of you with ITP SS rims please post the lug nut torque value if you know it? TIA!!!!
I just installed my new SS 108 rims but couldn't find the proper torque value for the lug nuts. For the factory aluminum rims, the owner's manual states 90 ft.lbs. The stock lug nuts and ITP lug nuts appear to be the same design but the ITP's are slightly smaller. Both are taper style. This leads me to believe that the ITP lug nuts should have a high torque value like the stock rims, I just don't want to assume it and then crack the rims.
The box that the lug nuts came in did not contain this information. I checked the ITP website and they don't have this information either. My dealer is now closed and I can't find the information anywhere on the web or in these forums.
Would those of you with ITP SS rims please post the lug nut torque value if you know it? TIA!!!!
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ITP SS rims
Thanks Stendori.
Being that the ITP lug nuts are thinner than the stock ones, I torqued them to 70 ft.lbs. instead of the Polaris spec 90. I really didn't want to crack the rims. This should do fine for the leisurely ride I'm going on tomorrow with a small group of friends. We always take a break or two during our rides, so I'll be able to check them to make sure they didn't loosen up.
I'll check with ITP on Tuesday and post the official answer here.
Being that the ITP lug nuts are thinner than the stock ones, I torqued them to 70 ft.lbs. instead of the Polaris spec 90. I really didn't want to crack the rims. This should do fine for the leisurely ride I'm going on tomorrow with a small group of friends. We always take a break or two during our rides, so I'll be able to check them to make sure they didn't loosen up.
I'll check with ITP on Tuesday and post the official answer here.
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ITP SS rims
I have to agree with Stendori. I tighten mine by feel and by hand. All my atv's have the ITP rims on them and I have never had a problem. The rims are a good tough product. I do have a problem with the number of punctures I have gotten on the xtr's though. I have had much better luck with the standard mud lites.
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ITP SS rims
Update: I went to retorque the lug nuts to 90 like ITP stated, it just didn't feel right. Sure enough, I get to the last wheel and on the 2nd lug nut for that wheel, a stud snapped. I about crapped my pants, I thought I cracked the rim. So, I just replaced all my wheel studs (just in case there was a bad batch when my ATV was built, and torqued it down by feel. The lug nuts on the rear felt nice and tight at 75 ft.lbs. and the ones on the front felt tight at 60 ft.lbs. I put med locktite on the threads and I'm sure it will all be fine.
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