Do I have to get an alignment?

JJP71584 · Mar 22, 2013

Here is my setup: Winter...275/65R20 Toyo A/T2's on the stock 20x9 chrome clads
Summer: stock Wranglers on the same rims

My question is do I have to get an alignment when switching between the two?

albertschmitz · Mar 22, 2013

Shouldn't unless the truck is driving badly.

arod412 · Mar 22, 2013

Dont think so...if anything, i would think you need to get those puppies balanced each time you swap them to make sure ur not getting any kind of shaking.

JJP71584 · Mar 22, 2013

Shouldn't be a problem, two sets of rims so I can swap then myself

JJP71584 · Mar 22, 2013

Thanks guys...

dsent · Mar 22, 2013

When I have 2 sets of tires and rims, I mark them where they were on the truck with chalk stick.

Like DF = drivers front ,DR drivers rear ,PF,PR.

This way I keep track of tire rotation when I swap them.

Just my 2 cents

Regards
Don

JJP71584 · Mar 22, 2013

actually never thought of that that is a great tip... thank you

dsent · Mar 22, 2013

Your welcome!!

Originally from Mars PA.

Small world!

Regards
Don

JJP71584 · Mar 22, 2013

Lol...No kidding, I live about 10 mins away from the airport

dsent · Mar 22, 2013

I forgot one thing.

Do not use impact wrench for tightening wheels even if you use torque stick sockets.

I always hand torque all wheels lug nuts.

I never let anyone use impact wrench for tightening lug nuts it is easy to warp your rims and your rotors!!!

Aluminum rims are usually torqued higher than steel rims find the correct torque spec for your rims.

Regards
Don

JJP71584 · Mar 24, 2013

Thanks for the tip man, will do

Chewy · Mar 24, 2013

I use an impact to tighten the lug nuts, but ALWAYS use a torque wrench to make sure they're all evenly torqued. The front rotors on my '98 F150 are stock and still perfect! I've always torqued them by hand.

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dsent · Mar 24, 2013

You CANNOT have a semi tight or almost to torque anything and back it off a quarter turn or whatever and then use torque wrench to get to final torque spec this IS WRONG and will not be correct torque!!!

You must use the torque wrench for the the last couple of turns at least to achieve the correct torque.

When you tighten/torque a bolt/nut you are actually stretching the the threads loading the fasteners to prevent them from coming loose!!

Regards
Don

JJP71584 · Mar 25, 2013

Anyone know the proper torque for the lug nuts on the chrome clad 20x9's?

dsent · Mar 25, 2013

This is from my 2500 manual but does include 1500.

This does not specify aluminum or steel rims which I find odd??

Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the wheel nuts using a crisscross pattern. The correct wheel nut tightness is 130 ft lbs (177 N·m) torque (1500 Series), 135 ft lbs (183 N·m) torque for 2500/3500 single-rear wheel (SRW) models, and 145 ft lbs (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear-wheel models. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.

Regards
Don

JJP71584 · Mar 25, 2013

Thanks man, appreciate it

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