Need Wheel Lug Torque Specs..

[Fivexfive]

Hello community,

I'm looking for the right wheel lug torque specs for my ride, but I've been digging everywhere and can't seem to find the info. Anyone out there got the deets on those torque settings?
Thanks in advance.

 

[PHEV07]

Hi Fivexfive

Welcome to our Forum

I found this info.

https://www.myoutlanderphev.com/threads/wheel-nuts.4990/post-54578

 

[Ben Baker]

If it's a '23 or '24 it's 83ftlb.

 

[Ian Sutherland]

Is the torque the same for the 18 an 20 inch wheels?

 

[Ben Baker]

Should be since it's the same hub.

 

[greendwarf]

It is also detailed in the Owner's Manual under "How to change a tyre" (9-16) for mine, as 88 to 108 Nm - no good for those still living in the Imperial world!

 

[Ben Baker]

In my manual there's no section on how to change a tire/tyre 'cause there's no spare, and since you're not taking the wheel off (ever), they didn't feel the need to give a torque spec (glad they didn't weld the wheel onto the hub). They also don't give you any jacking points.

 

[Ian Sutherland]

In my manual there's no section on how to change a tire/tyre 'cause there's no spare, and since you're not taking the wheel off (ever), they didn't feel the need to give a torque spec (glad they didn't weld the wheel onto the hub). They also don't give you any jacking points.

That’s right, I don’t see any obvious jacking points, looks like anywhere I place a jack is likely to damage plastic under the rockers. What’s the secret?

 

[Ben Baker]

That’s right, I don’t see any obvious jacking points, looks like anywhere I place a jack is likely to damage plastic under the rockers. What’s the secret?

By looking at the frame "rails" I was able to find points that would handle the stress and was able to jack the car (to rotate tires). Look for points that would naturally handle a fair load, after all the dealer has to be able to jack the car to work on it too.

 

[greendwarf]

In my manual there's no section on how to change a tire/tyre 'cause there's no spare, and since you're not taking the wheel off (ever), they didn't feel the need to give a torque spec (glad they didn't weld the wheel onto the hub). They also don't give you any jacking points.

So nothing about tyre rotation to even out wear, either?

 

[greendwarf]

By looking at the frame "rails" I was able to find points that would handle the stress and was able to jack the car (to rotate tires). Look for points that would naturally handle a fair load, after all the dealer has to be able to jack the car to work on it too.

On mine the "jacking points" are just behind (front) and just before (rear) where the frame has been turned through 90 degrees (vertical to horizontal) to accommodate the jack lifting plate - or did yours not come with a jack either?

 

[Ben Baker]

On mine the "jacking points" are just behind (front) and just before (rear) where the frame has been turned through 90 degrees (vertical to horizontal) to accommodate the jack lifting plate - or did yours not come with a jack either?

Same here, yes, no jack. Maintenance manual lists the tyre rotation as 8000km.

 

[Vadym Charkovskyy]

Is the torque the same for the 18 an 20 inch wheels?

Torque needed to not overtight the nuts or the bolts and has nothing to do with wheel size, changes only with thread type and diameter. the most accurate torque is the one listed in your book coming with your vehicle! If you don't have the book, then the best way to find out is to call the dealership service department with your vehicle year and model info! Also, it is strongly recommend to retorque your wheels after you put some mileage on them, usually about 50km!

 

[evman77]

So nothing about tyre rotation to even out wear, either?

I use winter tires so change twice a year. Winter tires are uni-directional so I rotate front to back only. When I put the summers back on I look at the wear and put the 2 best ones on the front. 2019 has 83600 and I'm still on the original tires. They look like they will be good for one more summer.
Torque setting is 65-80 so I use 80.

 

[greendwarf]

I use winter tires so change twice a year. Winter tires are uni-directional so I rotate front to back only. When I put the summers back on I look at the wear and put the 2 best ones on the front. 2019 has 83600 and I'm still on the original tires. They look like they will be good for one more summer.
Torque setting is 65-80 so I use 80.

Interestingly, I seem to recall that the best tyres should be on the rear, as you have little way of controlling them in a skid!