Checking Lug Nut Torque

On a pre-trip inspection, how is everyone checking to make sure the lug nuts are properly tight? Besides using a torque wrench any good suggestions? Also, does anyone use those plastic wheel checks?

 

If they spin by hand, shop needs to fix it.

And yes they do shake loose on bad roads. Usually with the steel wheels.

 

If you see rust, its loose.

 

If they're loose, you'll usually see a shiny rub mark around the flange of the nut on the rim. Rust streaks running outwards from the nut are another indicator. Easier to see in the rain.

I do have the green flags on all mine. Makes it easy to see if the nuts are moving.

 

I got a set of those fluorescent wheel check arrows
from a wrecked LP Gas truck in the junkyard.
No more concern.

 

Wheel and Hub Failures

 

I picked up one from an experienced trucker: If they are wet. They are probably loose.
Of course this is when they shouldn't be. After everything else has dried.

 

What cdl school did you go to?

 

if it's loose, ill hand tighten it and then put a couple tack welds to hold it.






just kidding folks!

 

Not driving yet, but I am willing to bet wheel checks for most trucks consists of only giving the wheel a kick, or just a quick glance, or nothing at all.

Also post trip inspections are probably never done.

Human nature.