While they may seem insignificant, lug nuts play one of the most important safety roles as they literally keep the wheels from falling off when driving! But they’re not a one-size-fits-all kind of part.
Let’s take a look at all the different types of lug nuts out there including their seats, styles, sizes, and materials. Need to replace your lug nuts? Check out the charts below to make sure you get the right type you need.
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Types of Lug Nuts
There are actually a variety of different lug nuts and lug bolts out there. Each of the eight different types have their own distinguishing features. Many of these you’ll rarely encounter outside of a busy commercial garage.
#1 – Conical Seat
Conical lug nuts (aka: acorn lug nuts) are by far the most common lug nut type. The seat tapers inward at (usually) a 60 degree angle.
These cone shaped lug nuts are designed to fit a cone shaped hole. They are in most cases very easy to work with and center.
#2 – Ball Seat
Instead of being cone shaped, the seat on a ball lug nut is rounded or spherical. While not quite as common as conical lugs, ball seat lug nuts can be found on certain Honda, Audi, and Volkswagen vehicles.
The heads look almost identical to conical lug nuts so it may be hard to see which is which if they are installed.
#3 – Flat Seat
As the name suggests, the seat is flat and resembles a washer. Out of all the different types of lug nuts, flat seated ones are probably the most frustrating and difficult to work with. The problem is that centering them can be very tricky since they have a small barrel that goes into the lughole.
If not centered perfectly, the stem can catch so it seems like the lug nut is tightened when it actually isn’t. Since the flat surface has more surface area than others, they are more prone to getting stuck and can be much harder to remove.
#4 – Extended Thread
Similar to a standard conical lug nut, an extended thread (ET) lug nut add the benefit of a longer thread. This is helpful in cases where the length of wheel studs and mounting surface of wheels simply doesn’t allow enough thread engagement when using regular lug nuts.
The longer thread length allows for better engagement to keep the wheels more securely attached.
#5 – Mag Seat
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This is another type of extended thread lug, this time with a washer seat. It’s used in similar situations where a longer thread is necessary but instead of a conical, tapered bottom, they have a flat seat (sometimes with a washer, sometimes without).
They are called mag seat lug nuts because at one time, they were made out of magnesium.
#6 – Tuner Style
Many types of aftermarket wheels, especially for Hondas, Acuras, and other Asian tuner cars, are designed with smaller diameter holes for lug nuts. Standard acorn lugs will not fit so narrower tuner style lug nuts are needed.
To tighten or loosen these conical seat tuner lugs, a special tuning key is also needed which fits right over the lug. A normal socket then goes on top of the tuning key just like any other lug nut. This key is included when you purchase a set of tuner lug nuts but can also be purchased separately if the key is lost or your car didn’t come with one.
Because tuner style lug nuts are open in the center (to accept the tuning key), air and moisture can get to the studs and threads and cause corrosion. Because of this, tuner style lug nuts aren’t commonly used anymore and the spline drive style (below) is a much better alternative.
#7 – Spline Drive
Like tuner style lug nuts, this unique, small diameter lug has a conical seat and uses a special key. The difference is that instead of an opening in the middle, spline drive lug nuts have narrow grooves on the top and sides of the lug nut to accept the low profile key. They don’t have the same problem with possible corrosion.
Keep in mind that the pattern on spline drive (and tuner style) lug nuts is not unique so don’t assume you can use either as a theft deterrent. Respective replacement keys can easily be purchased by anyone form a local auto parts store or online.
#8 – Lug Bolt
Used mainly on German vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Volkswagen, these are lug nuts with a stud/bolt attached. They are threaded directly through the brake rotor hat and into the hub.
Nobody really knows why Germans use bolts instead of lugs but it may be that it’s cheaper than having to press studs into a rotor assembly during manufacturing or simply that it’s easier to replace broken lug bolt rather than a stud.
Whatever the reason, it makes installing wheels harder since you simply can’t hang the wheel on the studs while you put on lug nuts. You instead have to first make sure the rotor plate holes line up with the holes on the hub, then lift the wheel assembly and hold it in place while you install the first couple lug bolts. There are techniques you can use to make the job easier but no matter what, the process is more frustrating than using lug nuts.
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Lug Nut Size Chart
To make life easier (in the event you’ve lost your manual and don’t have a good repair manual handy), here’s an exhaustive list of car manufacturers and the lug nut sizes they require.
Please Note: While we’ve made every effort to ensure this list is as accurate as possible, we cannot guarantee the list to be complete or that a manufacturer hasn’t altered their lug requirements for a particular model since publishing. Do not use this chart as your only source and instead check your owner’s manual or contact your local dealer before using this data as more than a reference to avoid potentially damaging your wheels.
ALL (except below)1986-On12mm x 1.5NutMDX2002-200612mm x 1.5NutMDX2007-On14mm x 1.5NutRL2005-On14mm x 1.5NutTL2004-200812mm x 1.5NutTL2009-On14mm x 1.5NutALL1972-On12mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)1988-On14mm x 1.5Bolt40001980-198712mm x 1.5BoltContinental2004-201714mm x 1.5BoltFlying Spur2014-On14mm x 1.5BoltMulsanne2011-On14mm x 1.5BoltALL1962-197612mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)1977-On12mm x 1.5Bolt7 Series2002-200814mm x 1.5Bolt7 Series2009-On14mm x 1.25BoltX32003-On14mm x 1.5BoltX52000-200614mm x 1.5BoltX52006-On14mm x 1.25BoltX62008-On14mm x 1.25BoltALL (front wheel drive)1979-198912mm x 1.5NutAllure2005-On12mm x 1.5NutApollo1973-19817/16″ x 20NutCentury1973-19817/16″ x 20NutCentury1982-On12mm x 1.5NutElectra1958-19841/2″ x 20NutElectra1985-199112mm x 1.5NutEnclave2008-On14mm x 1.5NutGrand Sport1961-19827/16″ x 20NutLacrosse2005-On12mm x 1.5NutLe Sabre1961-19761/2″ x 20NutLe Sabre1977-19857/16″ x 20NutLe Sabre (station wagon, V8)1977-19901/2″ x 20NutLe Sabre1986-200512mm x 1.5NutLucerne2006-On12mm x 1.5NutLimited1980-On12mm x 1.5NutOpel1968-197912mm x 1.5NutPark Avenue1984-200512mm x 1.5NutRainier2004-On12mm x 1.5NutReatta1988-199212mm x 1.5NutRegal1977-19817/16″ x 20NutRegal1982-200412mm x 1.5NutRendezvous2002-On12mm x 1.5NutRiviera1963-19781/2″ x 20NutRiviera1979-199912mm x 1.5NutRoadmaster1991-199612mm x 1.5NutSkyhawk1975-19817/16″ x 20NutSkyhawk1982-199112mm x 1.5NutSkylark1962-19797/16″ x 20NutSkylark, Somerset1980-199812mm x 1.5NutSpecial/Special Wagon1967-19777/16″ x 20NutTerraza2005-On12mm x 1.5NutALL (front wheel drive)1979-On12mm x 1.5NutAllante1979-199312mm x 1.5NutBrougham1987-19901/2″ x 20NutBrougham1991-199512mm x 1.5NutCatera1997-200212mm x 1.5BoltCimarron1981-198812mm x 1.5NutCTS, CTS-V2003-200712mm x 1.5NutCTS, CTS-V2008-On14mm x 1.5NutDeville (RWD)1962-19851/2″ x 20NutDeville (FWD)1986-200512mm x 1.5NutDTS2006-On12mm x 1.5NutEl Dorado1953-19781/2″ x 20NutEl Dorado1979-200212mm x 1.5NutEscalade1999-On14mm x 1.5NutFleetwood (RWD)1960-19861/2″ x 20NutFleetwood (FWD)1987-199612mm x 1.5NutSeville1975-19767/16″ x 20NutSeville1977-19791/2″ x 20NutSeville1980-On12mm x 1.5NutSRX, XLR, XLR-V2004-On12mm x 1.5NutSTS, STS-V2005-On12mm x 1.5NutAveo2004-On12mm x 1.5NutBel Air, Biscayne1954-19707/16″ x 20NutBel Air, Biscayne1971-19761/2″ x 20NutBeretta1988-199612mm x 1.5NutCamaro1967-19817/16″ x 20NutCamaro1982-200212mm x 1.5NutCamaro2010-On14mm x 1.5NutCaprice1968-19761/2″ x 20NutCaprice1977-19907/16″ x 20NutCaprice (station wagon, V8)1977-19901/2″ x 20NutCaprice and Wagon1991-199612mm x 1.5NutCavalier, Celebrity, Corsica1982-200512mm x 1.5NutChevelle1964-19767/16″ x 20NutChevette1976-198712mm x 1.5NutCitation1980-198512mm x 1.5NutCobalt2005-On12mm x 1.5NutCorvette1953-19837/16″ x 20NutCorvette1984-On12mm x 1.5NutEpica, Optra2004-200712mm x 1.5NutEquinox2005-On12mm x 1.5NutGeo Metro1990-199412mm x 1.25NutGeo Metro1995-200112mm x 1.25NutGeo Metro Convertible1990-199312mm x 1.25NutGeo Prizm, Storm1990-200212mm x 1.5NutGeo Tracker1989-200412mm x 1.25NutHHR2006-On12mm x 1.5NutImpala1958-19707/16″ x 20NutImpala1971-19761/2″ x 20NutImpala1977-19847/16″ x 20NutImpala (station wagon, V8)1977-19841/2″ x 20NutImpala1993-On12mm x 1.5NutLaguna, Monza, Vega1965-19817/16″ x 20NutLumina, Lumina APV1989-200112mm x 1.5NutMalibu1964-19817/16″ x 20NutMalibu1982-On12mm x 1.5NutMetro1995-200112mm x 1.25NutMonte Carlo1970-19817/16″ x 20NutMonte Carlo1982-On12mm x 1.5NutNova, Chevy II1962-19797/16″ x 20NutNova1986-198912mm x 1.5NutSpectrum1985-198912mm x 1.5NutSSR2004-200612mm x 1.5NutAcadia2007-On14mm x 1.5NutAvalanche2002-On1/2″ x 20NutAstro Van1985-200214mm x 1.5NutAstro Van2003-20057/16″ x 20NutBlazer 4WD (6-lug)1971-19911/2″ x 20NutBlazer 2WD (5-lug)1971-199114mm x 1.5NutBlazer1992-199412mm x 1.5NutS-10 Blazer1983-200512mm x 1.5NutS-101983-20047/16″ x 20NutCaballero, El Camino1964-198112mm x 1.5NutCaballero, El Camino1982-198712mm x 1.5NutCanyon2004-On1/2″ x 20NutC-101971-19881/2″ x 20NutC-15001971-19871/2″ x 20NutChevy 3/4 Ton Van1960-198112mm x 1.5NutColorado2004-On12mm x 1.5NutEnvoy1999-On14mm x 1.5NutExpress Van, Denali1996-On12mm x 1.5NutEquinox2005-On7/16″ x 20NutJimmy (5-lug)1969-19701/2″ x 20NutJimmy (5-lug)1971-19917/16″ x 20NutJimmy (6-lug)1971-199112mm x 1.5NutLuv1972-19841/2″ x 20NutPickup (5-lug)1971-19877/16″ x 20NutPickup (6-lug)1937-19871/2″ x 20NutPickup (8-lug)1965-198714mm x 1.5NutPickups (ALL)1988-On12mm x 1.5NutS-15, Sonoma, Jimmy1983-On1/2″ x 20NutSafari1985-200214mm x 1.5NutSafari2003-200514mm x 1.5NutSavana1992-On14mm x 1.5NutSilverado1996-On14mm x 1.5NutSierra1999-On7/16″ x 20NutSprint1964-198112mm x 1.5NutSSR2004-20067/16″ x 20NutSuburban (5-lug)1969-19701/2″ x 20NutSuburban (5-lug)1971-19917/16″ x 20NutSuburban (6-lug)1969-19919/16″ x 18NutSuburban (8-lug)1969-199114mm x 1.5NutSuburban, Yukon1992-On14mm x 1.5NutTahoe1995-On12mm x 1.25NutTracker1989-200414mm x 1.5NutTraverse2009-On12mm x 1.5NutTrailblazer, Trailblazer XL2002-On12mm x 1.5NutUplander2005-On14mm x 1.5NutVan/Express1996-On1/2″ x 20NutVan (5-lug; except Express & Savana)1971-19967/16″ x 20NutVan (6-lug; except Express & Savana)1971-19961/2″ x 20NutVan (8-lug; except Express & Savana)1965-199612mm x 1.5NutVentura Minivan1997-200514mm x 1.5NutYukon, Yukon Denali2000-On14mm x 1.5Nut300, 300C2005-On14mm x 1.5Nut300M1999-200412mm x 1.5Nut300M2005-On14mm x 1.5NutAspen2007-On9/16″ x 18NutCirrus1995-200112mm x 1.5NutConcorde, LHS1993-200412mm x 1.5NutCordoba, Mirada, Newport1971-On1/2″ x 20NutCrossfire2004-On12mm x 1.5BoltE-Class1981-198812mm x 1.5NutImperial1990-199512mm x 1.5NutLe Baron1982-199512mm x 1.5NutNew Yorker (FWD)1983-199812mm x 1.5NutNew Yorker Fifth Ave.1971-19921/2″ x 20NutPacifica2004-On12mm x 1.5NutPT Cruiser2000-On12mm x 1.5NutSebring1995-On12mm x 1.5NutTown & Country1982-On12mm x 1.5NutWindsor1960-19611/2″ x 20NutLanos1999-200212mm x 1.5BoltLeganza, Nubira2000-200212mm x 1.5NutCharade1989-199212mm x 1.5NutRocky1990-199212mm x 1.5Nut400, 600, 600ES, Aries1981-198412mm x 1.5NutAspen, Demon1973-19801/2″ x 20NutAvenger1995-On12mm x 1.5NutCaliber2007-On12mm x 1.5NutCaravan, Grand Caravan1982-On12mm x 1.5NutChallenger1971-19771/2″ x 20NutChallenger1978-198312mm x 1.5NutChallenger2009-On14mm x 1.5NutCharger1966-19701/2″ x 20NutCharger1971-19761/2″ x 20NutCharger1978-198812mm x 1.5NutCharger2006-On14mm x 1.5NutColt, Lancer1970-199312mm x 1.5NutConquest1982-198812mm x 1.5NutCoronet1965-19771/2″ x 20NutD501975-199412mm x 1.5NutDart1960-19641/2″ x 20NutDart (w/o disc brakes)1971-19767/16″ x 20NutDart (w/ disc brakes)1971-19761/2″ x 20NutDaytona, Monaco, Shelby1981-199412mm x 1.5NutDiplomat1977-19881/2″ x 20NutDynasty1988-199512mm x 1.5NutIntrepid1993-200412mm x 1.5NutJourney2009-On12mm x 1.5NutMagnum2005-On14mm x 1.5NutMirada, St. Regis, Swinger1971-19831/2″ x 20NutNeon, SRT-41994-200512mm x 1.5NutNitro2007-On1/2″ x 20NutOmni, O24, De Tomaso1978-199112mm x 1.5NutShadow, Spirit1987-199512mm x 1.5NutStealth1991-199612mm x 1.5NutStratus1995-200612mm x 1.5NutViper1992-On1/2″ x 20NutB-100, W-100, W-1501970-On1/2″ x 20NutDakota1987-20041/2″ x 20NutDakota2005-On9/16″ x 18NutDurango1998-20031/2″ x 20NutDurango2004-20119/16″ x 18NutDurango2012-On14mm x 1.5NutRaider1987-198912mm x 1.5NutRam 50, Dodge 4WD Pickup1982-On12mm x 1.5NutRam 15001994-20011/2″ x 20NutRam 15002002-20119/16″ x 18NutRam 15002012-On14mm x 1.5NutRam 2500 & 35001994-20119/16″ x 18NutRam 2500 & 35002012-On14mm x 1.5NutRam Charger1971-19921/2″ x 20NutSRT-102004-On9/16″ x 18NutSprinter Wagon2004-On14mm x 1.5BoltVan1971-20031/2″ x 20NutVan 2500 & 35001994-20039/16″ x 18NutALL1988-On12mm x 1.5Nut360 Challenge2004-200514mm x 1.5Bolt6122004-201114mm x 1.5BoltCalifornia2009-On14mm x 1.5BoltF4302005-200914mm x 1.5BoltItalia2010-201514mm x 1.5BoltModena2000-200514mm x 1.5BoltSpider2012-201514mm x 1.5Bolt500 Series2012-201812mm x 1.25Bolt500L2014-On12mm x 1.25Bolt500X2016-On12mm x 1.25BoltAbarth2012-201712mm x 1.25BoltAspire1995-199712mm x 1.5BoltContour1995-200112mm X 1.5NutCourier1977-198312mm x 1.5NutCrown Victoria, LTD1960-On1/2″ x 20NutCustomALL1/2″ x 20NutEdge2007-On1/2″ x 20NutEscort, EXP1981-19831/2″ x 20NutEscort, EXP, Festiva, ZX21984-On12mm x 1.5NutFairlane, Fairmont, Falcon, FuturaALL1/2″ x 20NutFiesta1977-On12mm x 1.5NutFive Hundred2005-On1/2″ x 20NutFocus2000-On12mm x 1.5NutFusion2006-On12mm x 1.5NutGalaxie, GranadaALL1/2″ x 20NutMaverickALL1/2″ x 20NutMustang1965-On1/2″ x 20NutPintoALL1/2″ x 20NutProbe1988-200812mm x 1.5NutTempo1984-199412mm x 1.5NutTaurus1986-200712mm x 1.5NutTaurus2008-On1/2″ x 20NutThunderbird1955-19881/2″ x 20NutThunderbird1989-On12mm x 1.5NutTorinoALL1/2″ x 20NutTransit Connect2010-On12mm x 1.5NutAerostar1986-19971/2″ x 20NutBronco, Club Wagon, F-100ALL1/2″ x 20NutCourier1977-198312mm x 1.5NutEscape2001-On12mm x 1.5NutExcursion2000-200214mm x 2NutExcursion2003-On14mm x 1.5NutExpedition1997-199912mm x 1.75NutExpedition2000-On14mm x 2NutExplorer1991-On1/2″ x 20NutFlex2009-On1/2″ x 20NutFreestar2004-On1/2″ x 20NutFreestyle2005-On1/2″ x 20NutF-1501960-19961/2″ x 20NutF-1501997-199912mm x 1.75NutF-1502000-On14mm x 2NutF-2501981-19961/2″ x 20NutF-2501997-199912mm x 1.75NutF-2502000-200214mm x 2NutF-2502003-On14mm x 1.5NutF-3501981-19969/16″ x 18NutF-350, F-450, F-5501997-200214mm x 2NutF-350, F-450, F-5502003-On14mm x 1.5NutRancheroALL1/2″ x 20NutRanger1983-On1/2″ x 20NutVan (E50, E100, E200)ALL1/2″ x 20NutVan (E250, E350)ALL9/16″ x 18NutWindstar1994-200312mm x 1.5NutG702019-On12mm x 1.5NutG802017-On12mm x 1.5NutG902017-On12mm x 1.5NutALL1976-198012mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)1980-On12mm x 1.5NutOdyssey, Ridgeline2005-On14mm x 1.5NutPilot2009-On14mm x 1.5NutHummer 22005-200814mm x 1.5NutHummer 32006-21012mm x 1.5NutALL12mm x 1.5NutALL12mm x 1.25NutALL12mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)1976-On1/2″ x 20NutS Type, X Type, XJ1999-On12mm x 1.5NutXF Type2008-On12mm x 1.5NutALL (5-lug)1/2″ x 20NutALL (6-lug)7/16″ x 20NutALL (8-lug)1/2″ x 20NutCommander2006-On12mm x 1.5NutCompass, Patriot2007-On12mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)14mm x 1.5NutRio2001-200212mm x 1.5NutGallardo2006-201414mm x 1.5BoltHuracan2015-On14mm x 1.5BoltALL (except below)14mm x 1.5NutFreelander2002-200512mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)1990-On12mm x 1.5NutGX4702004-On14mm x 1.5NutLS460, LS460L2007-On14mm x 1.5NutLS600HL2008-On14mm x 1.5NutLX4701999-200314mm x 1.5NutLX5702008-On14mm x 1.5NutAviator, Town CarALL1/2″ x 20NutBlackwood2002-200314mm x 2NutContinental1939-19871/2″ x 20NutContinental1988-200212mm x 1.5NutLS2000-200612mm x 1.5NutMark1967-19921/2″ x 20NutMark LT2006-On14mm x 2NutMark VIII1993-199812mm x 1.5NutMKS2009-On1/2″ x 20NutMKX2007-On1/2″ x 20NutMKZ2007-On12mm x 1.5NutNavigator1997-199912mm x 1.75NutNavigator2000-On14mm x 2NutZephyr2006-On12mm x 1.5NutElise2006-201112mm x 1.5BoltEvora2010-201412mm x 1.5BoltExige2006-201112mm x 1.5BoltGhibli2016-On14mm x 1.5BoltGran Turismo2008-201614mm x 1.5BoltQuattroporte2006-On14mm x 1.5BoltALL (except below)ALL12mm x 1.5NutB2300, B2500, B3000, B40001993-On1/2″ x 20NutNavajo1993-On1/2″ x 20NutALL (except below)ALL12mm x 1.5Bolt500 SEL1992-On14mm x 1.5BoltC Class2008-On14mm x 1.5BoltCL Class2003-On14mm x 1.5BoltCLS Class2006-On14mm x 1.5BoltG Class2002-On14mm x 1.5BoltGL Class2007-On14mm x 1.5BoltGLK Class2010-On12mm x 1.5BoltE Class2002-On14mm x 1.5BoltM Class1998-On14mm x 1.5BoltR Class2006-On14mm x 1.5BoltS Class, SL Class2001-On14mm x 1.5BoltBobcat1975-19811/2″ x 20NutCapri1979-19901/2″ x 20NutCapri1991-199412mm x 1.5NutCornet1963-19801/2″ x 20NutCougar1967-19881/2″ x 20NutCougar1989-200212mm x 1.5NutCyclone1963-19871/2″ x 20NutGrand Marquis1979-On1/2″ x 20NutLN7, Lynx1981-19831/2″ x 20NutLN7, Lynx1983-198712mm x 1.5NutMarauder2003-20041/2″ x 20NutMariner2005-On12mm x 1.5NutMarquis1967-19901/2″ x 20NutMilan2006-On12mm x 1.5NutMontego1968-On1/2″ x 20NutMonterey2004-20061/2″ x 20NutMountaineer1977-On1/2″ x 20NutMystiqueALL12mm x 1.5NutSable1986-200512mm x 1.5NutSable2008-On1/2″ x 20NutTopazALL12mm x 1.5NutTracerALL12mm x 1.5NutVillager1993-200312mm x 1.25NutALL12mm x 1.25NutCooper, Cooper S2002-200612mm x 1.5BoltALL2007-On14mm x 1.25BoltALL1/2″ x 20NutALL (except below)12mm x 1.5NutRaider2006-On9/16″ x 18NutALL (except below)1972-On12mm x 1.25Nut1600, 20001965-19717/16″ x 20NutALL (except below)12mm x 1.5Nut981960-19841/2″ x 20NutBravada2002-200414mm x 1.5NutCustom Cruiser1981-19901/2″ x 20NutCustom Cruiser1991-199512mm x 1.5NutCutlass, F851964-19817/16″ x 20NutCutlass1982-19991/2″ x 20NutDelta 881977-19857/16″ x 20NutDelta 88 (station wagon, V8)1977-19851/2″ x 20NutDelta 881986-On12mm x 1.5NutTornado1966-19781/2″ x 20NutTornado1979-199612mm x 1.5NutALL12mm x 1.25NutALL (except below)12mm x 1.5NutBarracuda (w/ disc brakes)1971-19761/2″ x 20NutBarracuda (w/o disc brakes)1971-19767/16″ x 20NutBelvedere1971-19761/2″ x 20NutDuster1973-19801/2″ x 20NutDuster, Dart1963-19747/16″ x 20NutFury, GTX, Road Runner, Satellite1971-19891/2″ x 20NutTrailduster, Van1976-19881/2″ x 20NutValiant1971-19767/16″ or 1/2″NutVoyager1984-On12mm x 1.5NutVogager 4×41974-19831/2″ x 20NutALL (except below)12mm x 1.5NutBonneville, Catalina1960-19761/2″ x 20NutBonneville, Catalina1977-19817/16″ x 20NutBonneville (station wagon, V8)1977-19811/2″ x 20NutBonneville1982-200512mm x 1.5NutFirebird1967-19817/16″ x 20NutFirebird1982-200212mm x 1.5NutG82008-On14mm x 1.5NutGrand Am, Grand Prix1969-19817/16″ x 20NutGrand Am1985-200512mm x 1.5NutGrand Prix1982-On12mm x 1.5NutLemans, Tempest1964-19817/16″ x 20NutALL (except below)1965-199714mm x 1.5Nut911, 914, 9241997-On14mm x 1.5BoltCayman, Cayman S1997-On14mm x 1.5BoltCayenne2003-On14mm x 1.5BoltAlliance, Encore, MedallionALL12mm x 1.5Nut9-2X2005-On12mm x 1.25Nut9-7X2005-On12mm x 1.5Nut900, 900 Turbo1979-19871/2″ x 20Nut900, 900 Turbo1988-199314mm x 1.5Bolt900, 9-3, 9-51994-On12mm x 1.5Bolt90001986-On14mm x 1.5BoltALL (except below)1991-On12mm x 1.5NutLS1999-200412mm x 1.5BoltOutlook2007-On14mm x 1.5NutALL2004-On12mm x 1.5NutFortwo2005-On12mm x 1.5NutALL12mm x 1.5NutALL12mm x 1.25NutALL (except below)ALL12mm x 1.25NutForenza, Verona2004-On12mm x 1.5NutReno2005-On12mm x 1.5NutSwift1995-200112mm x 1.25NutSwift2004-On12mm x 1.5NutModel S2012-On14mm x 1.5NutRoadster2008-201212mm x 1.5BoltALL (except below)12mm x 1.5NutLand Cruiser1998-On14mm x 1.5NutSequoia2008-On14mm x 1.5NutTundra2007-On14mm x 1.5NutALL (except below)ALL12mm x 1.5BoltBeetle1968-On14mm x 1.5BoltEos2007-On14mm x 1.5BoltEurovan MV1993-199614mm x 1.5BoltGolf, GTI1999-On14mm x 1.5BoltJetta1981-199812mm x 1.5BoltJetta VR61993-200514mm x 1.5BoltJetta1999-On14mm x 1.5BoltPassat1990-199712mm x 1.5BoltPassat VR61992-199714mm x 1.5BoltPassat1998-On14mm x 1.5BoltPhaeton2004-200514mm x 1.5BoltRabbit2007-On14mm x 1.5BoltRoutan2009-On12mm x 1.5NutSedan (4-lug)1968-197914mm x 1.5BoltTiguan2009-On14mm x 1.5BoltTouareg2003-On14mm x 1.5BoltTransporter Van1968-197914mm x 1.5BoltDL-2401976-19861/2″ x 20NutDL-2401987-On12mm x 1.5Nut740, 760, 780, 940ALL12mm x 1.5Nut850, 880, 960ALL12mm x 1.75NutSC70ALL14mm x 1.5BoltC302007-On12mm x 1.5NutC701993-200412mm x 1.75BoltC70200514mm x 1.5BoltC702006-On12mm x 1.5NutS40, V40, V502000-On12mm x 1.5NutS601993-On14mm x 1.5BoltS70ALL12mm x 1.75NutS802000-On14mm x 1.5BoltS90, V901984-200312mm x 1.5NutV701993-199912mm x 1.75BoltV702000-On14mm x 1.5BoltV70 Cross CountryALL12mm x 1.75NutXC60, XC70, XC902000-On14mm x 1.5Bolt
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Lug Nut FAQs
Are Lug Nuts Universal?
The short answer is no. A common mistake a car owner can make is to assume all lug nuts are the same.
As with any other type of fastener, lug nuts (or lug bolts) have some variation which are often preferred by one manufacturer or another. Thus, the vehicle you own plays a role in which lug nuts you have installed.
Are Lug Nuts All the Same Size?
This is perhaps the biggest misconception outside of all lug nuts having the same shape. In fact, there are several different sizes and thread pitches. Getting these wrong can damage the wheel, as will using the wrong type of seat.
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What About This Pitch Thing?
Thread pitch is the measurement of either how many threads appear per inch (in SAE) or distance between the threads in millimeters (metric). For example, a 12mm x 1.25 lug nut size will have tighter threads than a 12mm x 1.75 size.
What Are the Most Common Lug Nut Sizes?
Here are the most common lug nut sizes in use today. The first number is the thread size (diameter) and the second number is the pitch (amount of threads).
- 10mm x 1.25
- 12mm x 1.25
- 12mm x 1.50
- 12mm x 1.75
- 14mm x 1.25
- 14mm x 1.50
- 14mm x 2.0
- 7/16″ x 20
- 1/2″ x 20
- 9/16″ x 20
NOTE: Most lugs use a right-handed thread, but there are exceptions, denoted by a “L” or “LHT” stamped on the side of the nut. Be very careful not to mix these up into your regular lug nuts.
You can find the thread size (AKA thread diameter) by following one of a few methods:
- Checking your owner’s manual
- Measuring across the outside diameter of a wheel stud thread
- Taking a lug to a hardware store and testing it on bolts
- Using a thread pitch gauge found at almost any hardware store
How Much Do Lug Nuts Cost?
Need to replace your worn or damaged lug nuts? Need another set of lugs for your new winter wheel/tire setup? Fortunately, lug nuts are fairly inexpensive.
On average, expect to spend anywhere from $2 to $10 for each lug nut. So a typical vehicle with a 5-lug pattern (that requires 20 nuts) will set you back anywhere from $40 to $200.
The actual price is based off of a few factors including: type/style, size, material, brand, retailer, and even vehicle manufacturer. Yes those lug bolts on your BMW M4 are going to cost more than your neighbor’s Nissan Versa.
What Are Common Lug Nut Socket Sizes?
Socket sizes are another common issue you’ll encounter, and the required socket size can be just as manufacturer-specific as the nuts themselves. Regardless of whether you’re using a torque wrench, lug wrench, impact wrench, or standard ratchet, picking the right size of socket is important.
Thankfully, you’re most likely to only need to use one of a small range, including: 17mm, 19mm (or 3/4″), 21mm (or 13/16”), 22mm (or 7/8”), or 23mm.
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