Wheel Torque Specifications

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application ⁽¹⁾

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

F150 (5-Lug Wheel)

100 (135)

F250/350 (8-Lug Wheel)

140 (190)

F-350 DRW (8-Lug W/Cone Nuts)

1983-1984 1/2

175-260 (237-352)

F-350 DRW (8-Lug W/Swivel Nuts)

1984 1/2 - 1987

140 ft. lbs. (190 N.m)

⁽¹⁾	Refer to Fig 1 for illustration of different lug nuts.

NOTE: If wheels are equipped with locking type lug nuts, ALWAYS position the keyed nut opposite the valve stem.

Fig 1: Lug Nut Configurations

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to use wheels which have cone-shaped lug nut seats on vehicles with the two-piece integral swiveling lug nuts. Use of incorrect lug nuts can lead to damage to wheel mounting system, and could result in wheels coming loose.