Wheel Nut Torque

Typical values are around 100 to 140 Nm for passenger cars, but always check the specification. Tighten in a star pattern. Recheck after the first 50 to 100 km. Torque values are in the owner's manual or workshop data and differ between steel and alloy wheels on some cars. Tighten with the wheel on the ground or held so it cannot turn. Always use a calibrated torque wrench for the final tightening.

Correct torque gives the right clamping force without stretching the studs.

Too loose can lose a wheel; too tight can warp discs or break studs. Impact wrenches should be followed by a torque wrench.