What is the lug nut torque for a Audi?

It depends on the model: Audi A4 — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Audi Q5 — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Audi A3 — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Audi Q7 — 103 ft·lbs (140 N·m).

What size socket do Audi lug nuts need?

Audi models on this page use 17 mm. Always use a six-point socket; a twelve-point rounds the flats.

Do all Audi models use the same bolt pattern?

No. Audi models on this page use 5×112. Bolt pattern must match exactly for a wheel to fit.

Audi Lug Nut Torque Specs by Model — 89–103 ft·lbs

Model	ft·lbs	N·m	Pattern	Thread	Socket
A4	89	121	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm
Q5	89	121	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm
A3	89	121	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm
Q7	103	140	5×112	M14×1.5	17 mm

How Audi Wheel Torque Works

Audi uses M14×1.5 wheel bolts with a 17 mm hex at 89 ft·lbs (120 N·m) on the 5×112 pattern. The larger Q7 steps up to 103 ft·lbs (140 N·m). Ball-seat and cone-seat bolts are not interchangeable — match the seat to the wheel.

Tightening Any Audi Wheel

Star sequence, always. Never work around the wheel in a circle. Five-lug wheels go 1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4; six-lug wheels go 1 → 4 → 2 → 5 → 3 → 6; eight-lug wheels go 1 → 5 → 3 → 7 → 2 → 6 → 4 → 8.

Two passes. Snug everything to about half spec first, then bring each wheel bolt to full torque in the same order.

Dry threads. Audi publishes these figures for clean, dry threads. Lubricant at the same wrench setting produces far more clamp load than intended.

Re-torque after 50–100 miles. This matters most on alloy wheels and after any wheel-off service.

These are reference values for the generations listed on each model page. Trim levels with different wheel packages, and any vehicle fitted with aftermarket wheels, can differ — confirm against your own owner's manual. Full lug nut torque guide →