Dodge Challenger lug nut torque
Dodge Challenger owner’s manuals give 148 lb-ft (200 N·m) for 2023, 130 lb-ft (176 N·m) for 2014–2019, 2020 (Base model), 2021–2022, 111 lb-ft (150 N·m) for 2016–2020 (SRT), 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) for 2011–2012 and 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for 2010. Check which applies to yours. Tighten them in a star pattern with a torque wrench.
Sources checked
Wheel nut torque, 2023
148lb-ft200N·m
- As printed
- “Lug Nut/Bolt Torque: 148 ft-lb (200 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm”
- Stud thread
- M14 x 1.50
- Socket
- 22 mm
Dodge Challenger lug nut torque by model year
Read on Dodge’s own site between October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026. Years not listed haven’t been checked yet, or their manual prints no value; check your own manual.
How to tighten them
- Clean any dirt or rust off the studs, the nuts and the wheel’s mounting face. Don’t oil them unless the manual says to.
- Thread every nut on by hand until it seats against the wheel.
- Lower the vehicle so the tire takes its weight, and set a torque wrench to the value for your model year and version in the table above.
- Tighten the nuts in a star pattern, going around two or three times, until the wrench clicks on every nut.
- Check the torque again after a short drive if your manual says to.
What the Dodge manual adds
- Use only authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
- Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
- After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly tightened.
- NOTE: If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or service station.
- After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
- Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
- Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice.
- Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice.
More detail, including how many passes to make: how to torque lug nuts. Setting and using the wrench: how to use a click torque wrench. Nuts or bolts, car by car: lug nuts vs wheel bolts.
Other Dodge models
- Dodge Avenger100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2010–2014
- Dodge Caliber100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2010–2012
- Dodge Charger110, 111, 130 or 148 lb-ft, by year and version, 2011, 2014–2027
- Dodge Dart95 or 100 lb-ft, by model year, 2013–2016
- Dodge Durango110 or 130 lb-ft, by year and version, 2011–2027
- Dodge Grand Caravan95, 100 or 102 lb-ft, by model year, 2010–2020
- Dodge Hornet88.5 lb-ft (120 N·m), 2023–2025
- Dodge Journey95 or 100 lb-ft, by model year, 2010–2020
- Dodge Nitro95 lb-ft (130 N·m), 2010–2011
- Dodge Viper100 or 107 lb-ft, by model year, 2014–2017
Questions
What is the lug nut torque on a Dodge Challenger?
148 lb-ft (200 N·m) for 2023; 130 lb-ft (176 N·m) for 2014–2019, 2020 (Base model), 2021–2022; 111 lb-ft (150 N·m) for 2016–2020 (SRT); 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) for 2011–2012; 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for 2010, as printed in Dodge’s owner’s manuals (2010–2012, 2014–2023).
Can I use an impact wrench?
Not to finish. An impact wrench can’t set a torque and easily overshoots it, which stretches studs. Run the nuts down by hand or lightly, then finish with a torque wrench in a star pattern.
Should I oil the studs?
Not unless the manual says so. Torque values assume clean, dry threads; oil lets the same torque stretch the stud further. Some manuals, Kia’s and Mazda’s among them, say to keep oil and grease off wheel nuts and bolts altogether.