The procedures used to install aluminum wheels on a vehicle are identical to those of heavy truck steel disc wheels on pages 39 through 43, except for the nuts used. Accuride aluminum wheels have a thicker disc than conventional steel wheels. Therefore, special nuts and longer studs may be required.
STUD PILOTED MOUNTING
■ 10 Hole, 11¼" Bolt Circle DCN (Double Cap Nut) Mounting Front Wheels
◆ For 11/8" -16 studs, use standard heavy truck steel disc wheel front or outer nuts. (See Figure 15.) If you are making a changeover from steel wheels, longer studs may be necessary to ensure that the stud is at least flush or extends through the nut.
◆ For 3/4" - 16 studs, special cap nuts with a collar must be used. (See Figure 16.)
Rear Dual Wheels
◆ Special inner cap nuts with a collar must be used with aluminum wheels. (See Figure 17 on page 47.)
◆ For aluminum wheels, the recommended stud or bolt stand-out beyond the mounting face of the hub or outboard drum is 15/16" to 17/16" (same as for steel wheels). With this stand-out, the mechanical properties of the special inner cap nut must be equivalent to SAE Grade 8.
◆ For vehicles now in service with long studs (13/
4" to 17/8" stand-out), SAE Grade 5 inner cap nuts may be used provided they are designed to accept the long stud length. The longer stud is generally not recommended because with steel wheels the inner cap nut will bottom out internally on the longer stud before sufficient contact is made with the wheel bolt hole chamfer.
◆ When stud piloted wheels are run as a single on rear axles, use front cap nuts instead of inner cap nuts.
Typical Front or Outer Cap Nut
11/8"-16 Thread
Right Left
X-1831 X-1832
E-5977R E-5977L7/8" hgt. E-5996R E-5996L 1" hgt.
Typical Front Cap Nut Used For Aluminum Wheels
3/4"-16 Thread
Right Left
X-1807 X-1808
E-5554R E-5554L
Figure 15 Figure 16
Key to Nut Sources: X - National Wheel and Rim Association, Jacksonville, FL E - Euclid Industries, Inc., Cleveland, OH
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◆ The outer cap nuts used on aluminum wheels are the same as shown in Figure 15 on page 46 (11/
8" - 16 thread). ◆ For best service, always run two aluminum wheels as a dual combination. If a steel inner wheel is used with an
aluminum outer wheel, a special inner cap nut (E-7896) must be used. A Wheel-Guard®separator plate is
recommended for use between the two discs. (See page 56.)
Tighten both inner and outer cap nuts to 450 to 500 ft.-lbs. (dry) using the sequence shown in Figure 8 on page 40. HUB PILOTED MOUNTING
■ 10 Hole, 11¼" and 10 Hole, 285.75mm Bolt Circle Mountings Front Wheels
◆ The same 2-piece flange nuts as hub piloted steel wheels are used. (See page 41.)
◆ Longer studs may be required. The minimum stud stand-out from the hub flange is 29/ 32".
◆ Ensure that the hub pilot pads are thick enough to support the wheel. The minimum pilot pad thickness is 1/ 2".
Rear Dual Wheels
◆ The same 2-piece flange nuts as hub piloted steel wheels are used. (See page 41.)
◆ Longer studs may be required. The minimum stud stand-out from the hub face is 33/ 16".
◆ Ensure the hub pilot pads are thick enough to contact the outer dual wheel. The minimum pilot pad thickness is 15/ 16".
Tighten nuts to 450 to 500 ft.-lbs. using the nut tightening sequence shown in Figure 8 on page 40. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ALUMINUM WHEELS
1. It is recommended that Wheel-Guard®separator plates be used with all aluminum wheels between the hub and the wheel and
between dual wheels. This will prevent disc wear and scratching.
2. Accuride aluminum wheels use lead balance weight OSTAL and DSTAL. These are available from your Accuride wheel distributor or Perfect Equipment Corporation. www.perfectequipment.com
3. During tire changes, inspect and replace the valve grommet as needed. Inspect valve hole area for cracks and excessive corrosion. When replacing valves, apply anti-corrosive compound (such as Frey-Lube II) around the valve hole on the tire side of tubeless aluminum wheels. The valve nut should be torqued to 125 in.-lbs.
4. Appearance maintenance:
◆ Clean frequently with high pressure water from a hose. The use of a mild detergent will speed the cleaning process. Use no harsh alkaline, alcohol or acid cleaners. Secondary hand washing with a soft cloth may be required to remove some stubborn road films.
◆ When tires are removed the entire wheel must be cleaned and inspected. (See page 45.) With a wire brush or sand paper, remove dirt, corrosion, or any other foreign materials from the tire side of the rim. Do not use a wire brush to remove dirt and corrosion from the appearance surface of the wheel.
◆ To keep your Accuride machined or polished wheels looking their best, the following procedures are recommended:
➡ Rinse the wheel with high-pressure water to remove any debris, grit, or dirt particles.
➡ Use a 100% cotton cloth dipped in a mild soap solution to help remove built up dirt and grease.
➡ Rinse the remaining soap residue from the wheel.
➡ Dry the wheel thoroughly with a 100% cotton cloth.
➡ Use metal cleaner/polish that is compatible with aluminum to remove spots and stains from the surfaces of the wheel as necessary
➡ Apply carnauba wax to the visible wheel surfaces. Carnuba wax should be reapplied on a regular basis to maintain the wheel luster.
➡ Clean your Accuride wheels as frequently as required to maintain their appearance. SPECIAL NOTE FOR ACCU-SHIELD ALUMINUM WHEELS
◆ Surface scratches or marks to the finish can be reconditioned.
◆ Scratches or marks that go through the finish to the aluminum base metal should be repaired to maintain long-term corrosion protection.
Typical Inner Cap Nut Used For Dual Aluminum Wheels
3/4"-16 Thread
15/16" to 17/16" Stand-out 13/4" to 17/8" Stand-out
Right Left Right Left
—— —— E-5548R* —— E-5548L* ——
E-5978R E-5978L E-5956R* or E-5978R E-5956L* or E-5978L
E-5988R E-5988L —— E-5988R —— E-9588L
Figure 17
* These inner cap nuts are Grade 5 material, all others are Grade 8 material. These can only be used with the 13/