What is the lug nut torque for a Subaru?

It depends on the model: Subaru Outback — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Subaru Forester — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Subaru Crosstrek — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Subaru Impreza — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m); Subaru WRX — 89 ft·lbs (121 N·m).

What size socket do Subaru lug nuts need?

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

Do all Subaru models use the same bolt pattern?

No. Subaru models on this page use 5×100, 5×114.3. Bolt pattern must match exactly for a wheel to fit.

Subaru Lug Nut Torque Specs by Model — 89 ft·lbs

Model	ft·lbs	N·m	Pattern	Thread	Socket
Outback	89	121	5×114.3	M12×1.25	19 mm
Forester	89	121	5×114.3	M12×1.25	19 mm
Crosstrek	89	121	5×100	M12×1.25	19 mm
Impreza	89	121	5×100	M12×1.25	19 mm
WRX	89	121	5×114.3	M12×1.25	19 mm
Ascent	89	121	5×114.3	M12×1.25	19 mm

How Subaru Wheel Torque Works

Subaru is refreshingly consistent: every current model uses M12×1.25 studs, a 19 mm socket, and 89 ft·lbs (120 N·m). Only the bolt pattern changes — 5×100 on the small platform, 5×114.3 on the global platform.

Tightening Any Subaru 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. Subaru 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 →