Tourqe policy

From Michelin
"After fitting the wheel on the vehicle, the wheel nuts must be tightened with a calibrated torque device to the torque setting defined by the vehicle manufacturer…


Lubricate:

  • the threads of the wheel nuts with a drop of oil
  • never lubricate the mating face of nuts or washers


    Over-tightening is often just as harmful as not tightening enough


    After a period of thirty minutes, or after 50 – 100 kilometres of use, the wheel nuts should be rechecked for tightness using a calibrated torque device. When the retorque is carried out, the nuts should not be slackened off and then retightened. They should simply be checked."
    Operating advice for truck, coach and bus tyres | Michelin

I wouldn’t argue with any of that.

#1 Follow truck/trailer maker’s instructions.
#2 Lub threads but not those surfaces that rely on friction (Unless contrary to #1)
#3 Recheck torque. (Unless contrary to #1)

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