Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications; Torque Specifications - Dodge CHALLENGER 2020 Owner's Manual

310 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to
the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed
and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/
bolts should be torqued using a properly
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality six
sided (hex) deep wall socket.
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ORQUE PECIFICATIONS
Base Model Vehicle
Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/
Torque Bolt Size
130 Ft-Lbs
M14 x 1.50
(176 N·m)
SRT Model Vehicle
Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/
Torque Bolt Size
111 Ft-Lbs
M14 x 1.50
(150 N·m)
**Use only authorized dealer recommended
lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or
oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or
loose particles.
Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until
22 mm
each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure
that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/
bolt (do not insert it halfway).
NOTE:
Lug Nut/Bolt
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
Socket Size
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.
22 mm
Wheel Mounting Surface
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.
Torque Patterns
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal
injury.