Lug Nut Torque Chart by Make and Model (2026)
By Mike Dalton · · Updated · 6 min read
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Lug nut torque is set by the vehicle maker. In our chart it runs from 76 lb-ft on a RAV4 or Sienna to 154 lb-ft on a Tundra or a steel-wheel Tacoma. Use the number for your exact model, tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, and check it again after a short drive.
Every figure below comes from an owner's manual or the manufacturer, linked in the sources. If you need new hardware, lug nuts and lug bolts on our store cost $40 to $96.99 a set, and we carry hubs and bearings in wheel bearings and hubs.
Lug nut torque chart by make and model
| Make and model | Years in source | Torque | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2024 | 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Ford F-150 | 2015-2020 | 150 lb-ft (204 N·m) | Ford Performance instructions |
| Ford Mustang GT | 2024-2026 | 150 lb-ft (204 N·m) | Ford Performance instructions |
| Ford Bronco | 2021-2025 | 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) | Ford Performance instructions |
| Ford Ranger | 2019-2023 | 135 N·m (about 100 lb-ft) | Ford Performance instructions |
| Ram 1500 | 2023 | 130 lb-ft (176 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Jeep Wrangler JL | 2023 | 130 lb-ft (176 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Toyota Tacoma, aluminum wheels | 2024 | 97 lb-ft (131 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Toyota Tacoma, steel wheels | 2024 | 154 lb-ft (209 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Toyota Tundra | 2024 | 154 lb-ft (209 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2016 | 76 lb-ft (103 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Toyota Sienna | 2024 | 76 lb-ft (103 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Honda Civic Sedan | 2012, 2022 | 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) | Owner's manuals |
| Honda Accord | 2023 | 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Honda CR-V | 2024 | 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Mazda3 | 2024 | 80-108 lb-ft (108-147 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2019 | 80-108 lb-ft (108-147 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2017 | 80-108 lb-ft (108-147 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2023 | 79-94 lb-ft (107-127 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Nissan Altima | 2023 | 83 lb-ft (113 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Nissan Frontier | 2024 | 98 lb-ft (133 N·m) | Owner's manual |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2024 and newer | 129 lb-ft (175 N·m) | Tesla service manual |
| Tesla Model Y | Current manual | 129 lb-ft (175 N·m) | Owner's manual |
The years column shows the manual we checked. Specs often carry across years, but confirm yours if your year is not listed. Note that the Tacoma has two specs, one for steel and one for aluminum wheels.
Torque by stud size when you have no spec
Tire Rack publishes this fallback chart for when the vehicle maker's spec cannot be found, with the minimum full turns the nut should make on the stud.
| Thread size | Torque | Minimum turns of engagement |
|---|---|---|
| 12 x 1.5 mm | 70-80 lb-ft | 6.5 |
| 12 x 1.25 mm | 70-80 lb-ft | 8 |
| 14 x 1.5 mm | 85-90 lb-ft | 7.5 |
| 14 x 1.25 mm | 85-90 lb-ft | 9 |
| 7/16 in | 70-80 lb-ft | 9 |
| 1/2 in | 75-85 lb-ft | 8 |
| 9/16 in | 135-145 lb-ft | 8 |
The Ram, Jeep, Tundra and F-150 specs above are well over the general 14 x 1.5 mm figure, so treat this chart as a last resort.
How to torque lug nuts
- Clean the mounting surfaces. Ram and Jeep say to remove corrosion and loose particles.
- Start every nut by hand and snug them in a star or crisscross pattern.
- Lower the car. Ford says final tightening is done with the vehicle on its tires, and Ram warns not to fully tighten on the jack.
- Torque to spec with a click or beam wrench in the star pattern. Ram and Jeep say to go around until each nut is tightened twice, with a fully seated six-sided deep socket.
Safety and re-torque
Wheels can loosen after first tightening, so check them again. Each source gives a different interval:
- Tire Rack: re-torque new wheels after the first 50 to 100 miles, with the wheels cool.
- Ford: retighten wheel nuts within 100 miles (160 km) after a wheel is reinstalled.
- Ram and Jeep: check lug nut torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Toyota: with aluminum wheels, check the nuts are still tight after 1,000 miles (1,600 km) when rotating, repairing or changing tires.
- Nissan: retighten to spec at each tire rotation.
Tire Rack says not to lubricate threads or seats, and Ford's spec is for clean, dry threads. Tire Rack does not recommend impact guns or torque sticks for installing wheels. Honda warns against adding torque with your foot or a pipe. Ford notes that skipping the star pattern can cause brake disc runout, which leads to shudder and vibration.
Changing wheels or adding spacers
New wheels may need different lug hardware, so match the seat type and thread size to the wheel and check thread engagement against the chart above. Spacers add a second set of nuts, so follow the spacer maker's instructions too. Our wheel offset calculator shows how a spacer moves the wheel, and wheel offset explained covers lowered-car fitment. If a wheel has play even when torqued, read wheel bearing noise.
Our picks
- Godspeed taper cone lug bolts, 10 pieces, $40. In M12 x 1.5, M14 x 1.25 or M14 x 1.5.
- BLOX Racing 12-sided tuner lug nuts, 12 x 1.25, $72 for 16. Slim 12-sided nuts.
- Dorman lug bolts 610549, M14 x 1.5, $96.99 for 10. 17 mm head.
- Trans-Dapt 1 inch billet wheel spacers, $192.99. A 74 mm bore pair with lug nuts.
- SLR hub centric rings, 66.1 mm, $14.88. Centers aftermarket wheels on Nissan and Infiniti hubs.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque for most cars?
In our chart, most cars and small SUVs sit between 76 and 108 lb-ft, Teslas are 129 lb-ft, and full-size pickups run 130 to 154 lb-ft. Always use your vehicle's own number.
Should I re-torque lug nuts after a tire rotation?
Check them. Nissan recommends retightening at each rotation, Toyota says to check after 1,000 miles on aluminum wheels, and Ram and Jeep say to check after 25 miles whenever a wheel has been off.
Should I grease or oil wheel studs?
No. Tire Rack says not to lubricate threads or seats, Ram says not to oil the studs, and Ford's spec assumes clean, dry threads.
Can I use an impact wrench on lug nuts?
Tire Rack does not recommend impact guns or torque sticks for installing wheels. Finish with a torque wrench.
Do aluminum and steel wheels use the same torque?
Not always. The 2024 Tacoma lists 97 lb-ft for aluminum wheels and 154 lb-ft for steel wheels.
Sources
- Tire Rack: how to torque lug nuts
- Discount Tire: wheel torque
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner's manual
- Ford Performance: 2015-2020 F-150 kit instructions
- Ford Performance: 2024-2026 Mustang GT instructions
- Ford Performance: Bronco kit instructions
- Ford Performance: 2019+ Ranger kit instructions
- 2023 Ram 1500 owner's manual
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual
- 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner's manual
- 2024 Toyota Tundra owner's manual
- 2016 Toyota RAV4 owner's manual
- 2024 Toyota Sienna owner's manual
- 2022 Honda Civic Sedan owner's manual
- 2012 Honda Civic Sedan owner's manual
- 2023 Honda Accord owner's manual
- 2024 Honda CR-V owner's manual
- 2024 Mazda3 owner's manual
- 2019 Mazda MX-5 owner's manual
- 2017 Mazda CX-5 owner's manual
- 2023 Hyundai Elantra owner's manual
- 2023 Nissan Altima owner's manual
- 2024 Nissan Frontier owner's manual
- Tesla Model 3 2024+ service manual
- Tesla Model Y owner's manual
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Written by Mike Dalton
Mike writes the Lower HQ guides for people setting up their own cars and trucks, using the fitment and prices listed in our catalog.
Specs, fitment and prices come from each brand and can change. Check the product listing before you order, or ask us to confirm fitment.
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