What is the lug nut torque for a Jeep?

It depends on the model: Jeep Wrangler — 130 ft·lbs (176 N·m); Jeep Grand Cherokee — 130 ft·lbs (176 N·m); Jeep Cherokee — 110 ft·lbs (149 N·m); Jeep Compass — 110 ft·lbs (149 N·m); Jeep Gladiator — 130 ft·lbs (176 N·m).

What size socket do Jeep lug nuts need?

Jeep models on this page use 19 mm, 22 mm. Always use a six-point socket; a twelve-point rounds the flats.

Do all Jeep models use the same bolt pattern?

No. Jeep models on this page use 5×110, 5×127. Bolt pattern must match exactly for a wheel to fit.

Jeep Lug Nut Torque Specs by Model — 110–130 ft·lbs

Model	ft·lbs	N·m	Pattern	Thread	Socket
Wrangler	130	176	5×127	M14×1.5	22 mm
Grand Cherokee	130	176	5×127	M14×1.5	22 mm
Cherokee	110	149	5×110	M12×1.5	19 mm
Compass	110	149	5×110	M12×1.5	19 mm
Gladiator	130	176	5×127	M14×1.5	22 mm

How Jeep Wheel Torque Works

Jeep torque depends on the platform. Wrangler, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee and Durango use M14×1.5 studs at 130 ft·lbs with a 22 mm socket. The car-based Cherokee and Compass use M12×1.5 studs at 110 ft·lbs with a 19 mm socket.

Tightening Any Jeep 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 lug nut to full torque in the same order.

Dry threads. Jeep 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 →