Ram 1500 and 2500: Wheel Nut Torque

October 17 2024,

Curious about wheel nut torque for your RAM 1500 or 2500? Orillia Dodge gives you recommendations and tells you how to maintain proper torque right here!

If you’re curious about your RAM 1500 or 2500 and the recommended wheel nut torque, this is the blog for you! No matter if you have a 2024 model or older, or are looking to purchase a 2025 model, we’ve got you covered.

We give you proper recommendations to keep your full-size RAM pickup in tiptop shape, including torque specs for RAM 2500 lug nuts. Find out more on what wheel nut torque is, how to maintain proper torque, along with expert tips from your RAM dealer.

Ram 1500: Recommended Wheel Nut Torque

When it comes to RAM 1500 wheel nut torque, for flanged nuts, recommendations are 140 lb-ft., while for coned-type nuts, recommendations are 130 lb-ft.

It is also advised that you check on your RAM 1500 lug nut torque after driving an initial 80-160 km following wheel installation. This ensures that the nuts haven’t loosened while settling, due to road vibrations or other reasons.

It’s also good to double-check the fasteners once you’ve driven 8 – 160 km after installation. Better be safe than sorry!

Ram 2500: Recommended Wheel Nut Torque

As for RAM 2500 wheel nut torque, recommendations are 140 lb-ft. with single rear wheel and 180 lb-ft. with dual rear wheel.

The same advice that was given for the RAM 1500 applies for the RAM 2500 when it comes to double-checking your lug nut torque after initial wheel installation. And the following recommendations also apply to both as well:

Make sure to use a high-quality, calibrated torque wrench (you can opt for a digital one for easy readings).
Make sure to respect torque recommendations.
Don’t use an impact gun to tighten lug nuts.

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Understanding Wheel Nut Torque

While proper nut torque might seem benign to some, it is important that you understand that respecting the specs for your RAM 1500 or RAM 2500 lug nut torque can help you prevent serious consequences like accidents related to wheel separation, among other things.

Proper wheel nut torque on your Dodge RAM 1500, for example, also ensures safe driving and allows you to avoid damages to your wheels and truck. It also guarantees optimal performance for your pickup by preventing issues like:

Vibrations
Loud noises
Damages to studs
Wheel misalignment (and uneven tire wear as a consequence)
Wheel separation

Knowing this, once 2025 RAM 1500 new trims are announced, you’ll make sure to be mindful of your new truck’s lug nut specs!

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Factors That Influence Wheel Nut Torque in Trucks and Pickups

Now that you understand the basics of wheel nut torque, you might be interested in finding out what factors might have an influence on torque. Here are just a few:

If you or your mechanic have ever used an impact gun to tighten the nuts, the nuts or studs might have stripped threads that can cause the nuts to work themselves loose.
Distorted brake rotors or drums can have a shuddering effect when braking, causing the wheels to shake, damaging other related components.
When alloy wheels are matched with aluminum dress caps, the caps can easily distort and when force is applied to the caps to loosen them, they can end up spinning on the nuts.
Long road-trips.
Heavy towing.
Rough road conditions
Etc.

Maintaining Proper Torque: Tips for Ram Owners

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you maintain proper lug nut torque on your RAM:

Make sure to inspect and re-tighten lug nuts after the first 80-160 km following wheel installation.
Re-inspect wheel nut torque every 10,000 km or every six months, whichever comes first.
Retighten lug nuts after long-road trips, trips off the beaten path or heavy towing as it might cause the nuts to loosen.
Keep a log of your wheel nut verifications to make sure you stick to the schedule.

Don’t forget that proper wheel nut torque has an influence over your RAM 1500 and its towing capacity, given that it ensures overall optimal performance and safety for your truck.

Title 2: Expert Torque Tips from Your RAM DealerExperts understand the importance of proper lug nut torque for your overall safety, your trucks optimal performance and to avoid damages to your wheels and/or truck. So don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us to have your wheels changed and lug nuts tightened by expert hands!

If you want to do it yourself, we can also guide you toward the right torque wrench, tell you about mistakes to avoid and give you more tips on maintaining proper torque.

If you would like more details regarding your RAM 1500 or 2500 and recommended wheel nut torque, don’t hesitate to visit our experts at Orillia Dodge, your RAM dealership in Ontario, near Barrie.

During your visit, we can answer all of your questions about the 2024 RAM 2500 along with its price and specs , or any other truck in inventory!