Volkswagen Lug Nut Torque Specs Chart: A Comprehensive Guide

Find the lug nut or lug bolt torque for your Volkswagen

Most Volkswagen models use lug bolts instead of lug nuts. A lug bolt has a threaded shaft and taper near the head of the bolt. Carmakers  use a lug bolt instead of a stud and lug nut because it’s cheaper to manufacture. There are fewer parts, and it takes less time to assemble because they don’t have to press studs into the wheel hub. Here’s you’ll find the Volkswagen lug bolt torque specs chart.

However, there are some downsides to using a lug bolt rather than a lug nut. For example, when installing a wheel that uses lug bolts, you have to line it up with threaded holes in the wheel hub. If you start installing the lug bolt before it’s perfectly lined up, you can strip the threads in the wheel hub

Volkswagen Wheels

Volkswagen typically uses a 5-lug bolt pattern (5 x 4.4″ or 5 x 112 mm) for their wheels. This consistency allows for easier wheel swaps across different VW models. However, some earlier models (such as the Jetta, GTI, and Golf) use a 5×3.94″ lug pattern instead.

Wheel sizes for most VW models range from 15″ to 20″, except for the 2019-2021 Volkswagen Atlas, which ranges from 18″ to 21″.

The lug bolt size across popular models is consistently 14 x 1.54.

Don’t make this mistake when removing Volkswagen lug bolts

Some Volkswagen lug bolts are covered by a plastic cap with a Torx opening. Many DIYers think the cover is actually the bolt head and try to use a Torx bit to remove the lug bolt. If you do that, you’ll just damage the cap. Instead, use a pick to pull the cap off of the lug bolt.

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