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 use either my impact, or a 1/2" drive and tighten by feel. if the alum are 90 ft.lbs then any where that ball park would be fine i think since i think steel rims w/ flat washer/nuts are around 27 ft.lbs

 

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.

 

well if it helps any i use a 14mm socket(3/8") and a 1/2" racket to tighten my itp lug nuts by hand (no torque wrench) and never had them come loose on very tough rides.

 

Sent an email to ITP, they replied and said to use the ATV's individual specs. So 90 ft.lbs. it is.

 

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.

 

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.

 

hey sheep, theres no need to ever tighten those to 90ftlbs. ive never heard one yet fall off from hand tightening them. although your the first one who i ever snapped one you beast you lol. they'll be fine so dont worry. ride and enjoy.