Dodge Charger lug nut torque
GarageDex's lug nut torque data shows the 2014 to 2021 Dodge Charger wheel lug nuts torque to 130 ft-lbs. They are 14mm x 1.50 lug nuts.
Key takeaways
- Torque: 130 ft-lbs for the 2014 to 2021 model years.
- Tighten in a star (criss-cross) pattern so the wheel seats flat.
- Re-check torque after 50 to 100 miles.
- Aftermarket wheels or lug nuts can specify a different value - use the wheel maker's figure if it differs.
| Years | Torque | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 to 2021 | 130 ft-lbs | Star pattern |
| 2011 to 2013 | 110 ft-lbs | Star pattern |
| 2006 to 2010 | 100 ft-lbs | Star pattern |
| Years | Thread size |
|---|---|
| 2006 to 2020 | 14mm x 1.50 |
| 1978 to 1988 | 12mm x 1.50 |
| 1971 to 1976 | 1/2" |
| 1966 to 1970 | 1/2" |
Seat type (cone, mag, or ball) and hex size are not given per vehicle by this source - match them to the lug nut already on your wheel before ordering locks. Source: White Knight Wheel Accessories - 2020 Application Guide.
Tools for the job
These fit any vehicle. Lug nuts and wheel locks are vehicle-specific, so that link searches by your Dodge Charger.
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How to torque Dodge Charger wheels
- Hand-thread every lug nut, then snug them lightly with the wheel off the ground.
- Lower the car until the tire just touches and cannot spin.
- Set the wrench to 130 ft-lbs and tighten in a star pattern, skipping to the opposite nut each time.
- Lower fully, go around once more at the same setting.
- Re-check after 50 to 100 miles.
Same car, other specs: Dodge Charger specs hub and battery size.
Other Dodge models
Source: James Halderman - Lug Nut Torque Values 1995-2021. Torque values assume clean, dry threads and OEM wheels. Always confirm against your owner's manual, and re-check torque after the first 50 to 100 miles.