Dodge Challenger Lug Nut Torque Chart by Trim
Dodge Challenger Lug Nut Torque Chart by Trim. Factory-wheel chart, clean-thread rule, staged tightening pattern, recheck guidance, FAQs, cautions.
The 2018 Challenger guide specifies 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) for base models and 111 ft-lb (150 N·m) for SRT models.
The 2018 Challenger guide specifies 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) for base models and 111 ft-lb (150 N·m) for SRT models. The number matters, but the installation is safe only when the wheel is seated flat, the nut or bolt seat matches the wheel, and the threads have the dry condition assumed by the manual. Torque is a proxy for clamp load, so oil, rust, damaged plating, or an impact tool changes the result.
Mopar's base and SRT rows differ despite their shared M14 x 1.50 thread, so a one-number Challenger chart is incomplete. The chart separates meaningful generation or trim differences instead of presenting one unsupported universal value. Drag, Demon, beadlock-capable, and aftermarket wheel packages require their own documentation.
Hand-start every fastener, snug in an opposite-side pattern, apply final torque with a calibrated wrench, repeat the complete pattern, and perform the manufacturer's post-service recheck. The interactive pattern and printable reference below make that sequence easy to audit.
Interactive Dodge Challenger lug-tightening diagram
STAR PATTERN
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Select each position to follow a five-lug star pattern. Six-lug wheels use the same opposite-side principle; follow the pattern in the exact owner manual.
Dodge Challenger Lug Nut Torque Spec
| APPLICATION / ITEM | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 base models | 130 ft-lb | 176 N·m |
| 2018 SRT models | 111 ft-lb | 150 N·m |
| Factory hardware | M14 x 1.50 / 22 mm | Confirm correct cone seat |
| Recheck | After 25 mi | 40 km; cool wheel/brakes |
Mopar specifies a 22 mm socket, two star-pattern passes, and a torque recheck after 25 miles (40 km).
Base and SRT rows must remain separate
The 2018 Dodge Challenger guide lists 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) for base models and 111 ft-lb (150 N·m) for SRT models. Both use M14 x 1.50 hardware in the cited table, demonstrating why thread size alone does not select the value. Identify the trim and factory wheel package before setting the wrench.
Mopar specifies a 22 mm socket and two passes through the star pattern. Use a fully seated six-point socket because two-piece capped nuts can swell or deform. If the socket does not fit squarely, replace the nut; hammering a socket onto it can damage the cap and compromises controlled torque.
Demon, drag, and aftermarket packages
Demon and other drag-oriented packages can include wheel, fastener, or post-run instructions beyond the standard chart. Beadlock-capable or aftermarket wheels are engineered assemblies with their own ring-bolt and lug-nut requirements. Do not merge those procedures with the base or SRT row.
After installation, Mopar calls for a torque check after 25 miles (40 km). Let brakes and wheels cool before the check, repeat the same star pattern, and record the trim-specific value used. A nut that moves unusually far should trigger inspection for a seating, thread, or mounting-face problem.
Identify the Challenger hardware before tightening
Mopar's base and SRT rows differ despite their shared M14 x 1.50 thread, so a one-number Challenger chart is incomplete. Factory wheel diameter alone does not select torque; stud or bolt size, seat geometry, and platform do. Read the table by generation and trim, then verify any non-original hardware against its own instructions.
Drag, Demon, beadlock-capable, and aftermarket wheel packages require their own documentation. Clean corrosion from the hub pad and wheel mounting face without lubricating the seats or threads. A torque wrench cannot make a mismatched or cocked wheel sit correctly.
How to read the Challenger torque table
Start with model year and platform rather than wheel diameter. Factory 17-, 18-, and 20-inch wheels can share a value when they use the same stud and seat design, while two trucks sold in the same calendar year can differ because one is an outgoing platform. Mopar's base and SRT rows differ despite their shared M14 x 1.50 thread, so a one-number Challenger chart is incomplete.
The figures in this guide assume original-equipment-style fasteners and clean, dry threads unless the cited manufacturer says otherwise. If an aftermarket wheel, spacer, conversion stud, locking nut, or repair kit supplies a different instruction, that component-specific document controls. Record the final value on the work order so the next technician does not have to infer it.
Common mistakes that produce an unsafe wheel installation
Drag, Demon, beadlock-capable, and aftermarket wheel packages require their own documentation. Treat an unfamiliar nut seat, stud, spacer, or wheel as a reason to stop and identify the hardware before tightening.
- Using a value from a different generation, heavy-duty model, or aftermarket wheel.
- Applying oil or anti-seize to a specification written for dry threads.
- Cross-threading with an impact gun instead of starting every nut by hand.
- Tightening clockwise around the circle instead of using an opposite-side pattern.
- Letting the full vehicle weight trap a wheel that is not yet centered on the hub.
- Skipping the confirmation pass and the post-service recheck.
Dodge Challenger specifications can change by model year, engine, platform, wheel, and installed component. Confirm the VIN or engine identity, part numbers, fastener condition, and the current manufacturer instructions before service.
Procedures used with this specification
These steps are the same for every vehicle in this family, so they are documented once rather than repeated on each page. The values above remain specific to this Dodge Challenger.
Dodge Challenger Lug Nut Torque Chart by Trim FAQs
What is the 2018 Challenger base-model lug-nut torque?+
For a 2018 Challenger base model, Mopar's table specifies 130 ft-lb (176 N·m).
What is the 2018 Challenger SRT lug-nut torque?+
For the 2018 Challenger SRT row, the factory guide specifies 111 ft-lb (150 N·m), making trim identification essential.
When should Challenger lug nuts be rechecked?+
Mopar specifies a recheck after 25 miles (40 km) following wheel installation.
Does the standard chart cover Demon or aftermarket wheels?+
Not automatically. Follow the applicable performance supplement and the wheel or fastener manufacturer's instructions.
Technical sources
TorqueSheet favors engine- and component-specific manufacturer instructions over unsourced universal values.
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