Wheels and torque

netcam replied on 13/04/2022 21:52

Posted on 13/04/2022 21:52

Our new Trigano Mini Freestyle 290 has steel wheels. Having remembered from 10 years ago when I had an Eriba Troll that we used to use a torque wrench to check the torque of the wheel nuts before each journey, I was surprised at the handover to be told when I asked, 'don't touch them, they're been calibrated in the factory'. We bought directly from the importer, not a dealer. Also when considering attaching the wheel trims supplied, I noticed that they completely cover the wheel nuts, so wondered if I should put them on and cover them, eliminating any possibility to ever check the torque. Any thoughts?

netcam replied on 17/04/2022 21:44

Posted on 17/04/2022 21:39 by eribaMotters

As my comment above. Do you need telltales? I strike a line though the head of the bolt with a permanent marker towards the centre of the wheel. If something is working loose you will notice it.

 

Colin

Posted on 17/04/2022 21:44

Maybe not, but they were only a few quid more expensive in the Milenco kit than buying the torque wrench separately and we thought we should get one.

jennyc replied on 19/04/2022 09:36

Posted on 19/04/2022 09:36

A friend had a wheel come off his SUV not too long after a tyre change. There was a significant amount of bodywork damage. AND the tiny print on his tyre warranty made it clear that he was responsible for checking torques at a set mileage after fitting. I can’t remember how many miles, maybe 100.

So there’s rarely been a problem, except when someone else has worked on the wheel. For the cost of a torque wrench, which will also check towbar bolts, I’d say that it’s worth the small effort after work has been done on both caravans and cars.

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