Lug Nut Torque

[Ray A from PA]

My memory tells me the lug nuts on my Leatherback should be torqued to 55 ft. lbs., does this sound correct? Thanks Ray A

 

[Louis]

55 ft. lbs. does sound right, but in the 30's and 40's who had a torque wrench?
I use a reg. ole 4 way lug nut wrench,.. or you could use the hand crank wrench.
you'll know when it's tight enough.

 

[BruceUpstate NY]

You could tighten them with the crank supplied for the purpose and then check with a torque wrench to see what you have. I've always used 50#. If paint is on the friction surface, recheck after using a while.