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Originally Posted by Amg
I have a 2016 Interstate. After having a tire changed I noticed a missing lug nut on the rear tires. Since one of the two dual tires is on the Alcoa aluminum rims, I don’t know if it is a Mercedes or Airstream part. Can someone tell me the part number or description and where it can be purchased. Thanks
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If the lug nut just got lost that is one thing if it came off while driving that is quite another issue. Aluminum wheels especially need proper torque and on the 3500 that is 133 ft lbs (higher for steel wheels). I have had tire replacement done on the road and upon paying the bill asked to what number the wheel was torqued, then was told we use an air wrench and don't torque. To that I say, I pay the bill once the wheel is torqued to specs.
A torque wrench is a small investment so now we do that in-house before a long trip.