Toyota Tundra lug nut torque by year
The 2nd-generation Tundra (2007–2021) has two wheel torques. Steel wheels with taper-type nuts are 154 ft-lb (209 N·m), and aluminum wheels with flat-washer nuts are 97 ft-lb (131 N·m). A steel spare on an aluminum-wheel truck gets the steel 154 ft-lb. The 2000–2006 Tundra is a single 83 ft-lb (110 N·m).
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Key takeaways
Toyota Tundra lug nut torque by year
| Model years | Variant | Torque | Stud | Owner’s manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-20061st gen (XK30/XK40) | all | 83 ft-lb110 N·m | – | Page p462 2004 Tundra Specifications“Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 110 (11.5, 83)” |
| 2007-20212nd gen (XK50) | steel wheels (taper-seat nuts) | 154 ft-lb209 N·m | – | Page p594 / printed p586 Specifications“Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): Steel wheels 209 (21.3, 154) Aluminum wheels 131 (13.4, 97)” |
| 2007-20212nd gen (XK50) | aluminum wheels (flat-washer nuts) | 97 ft-lb131 N·m | – | Page p594 / printed p586 Specifications“Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): Steel wheels 209 (21.3, 154) Aluminum wheels 131 (13.4, 97)” |
Values as printed in the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the year shown, not converted. Years between two checked manuals of the same generation are assumed to share the value. Open a row to read the exact wording.
What the owner’s manual says
- Re-check: When installing aluminum wheels, check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km (1000 miles).
- Re-check: When installing wheels, check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 160 km (100 miles).
- Threads: Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts.
Steel vs aluminum: two specs on one truck
The 2nd-generation Tundra shows clearly that wheel material can change the torque. Toyota’s 2007 manual reads: “Taper type (Steel wheels)— 209 N·m (21.3 kgf·m, 154 ft·lbf) Flat washer type (Aluminum wheels)— 131 N·m (13.4 kgf·m, 97 ft·lbf)”. A footnote follows: “When temporarily used on spare tire/wheel, apply 209 N·m (21.3 kgf·m, 154 ft·lbf)” 1. The 2008, 2016 and 2020 manuals print the same pair.
The two values go with two different nuts. The steel wheel uses a taper-seat nut, and the aluminum wheel uses a flat-washer nut. So identify the wheel and nut before you set the wrench. A truck on aluminum wheels with a steel spare needs both settings. Putting 154 ft-lb on alloy wheels overshoots Toyota’s spec by a wide margin. Putting 97 ft-lb on steel wheels leaves them well short. Some generic sites say wheel material doesn’t matter, but the Tundra manuals show it does.
The 1st-generation Tundra (2000–2006) has one value, 110 N·m. The 2000–2002 manuals print it as 83.2 ft·lbf and 2003–2006 as 83 2.
Re-check and thread condition
The 2007 manual says: “When installing wheels, check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 160 km (100 miles)” 1. The 2016 and 2020 manuals word it “Retighten the wheel nuts within 100 miles (160 km) of driving” and keep the general 1,000-mile check after rotation. The 1st-generation manuals limit the check to aluminum wheels after 1600 km (1000 miles) 2. Every Tundra manual warns “Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts” 1. Tighten in a crisscross pattern and finish with a torque wrench (lug nut tightening guide).
Years we have not checked
We have not been able to read any 3rd-generation Tundra manual (2022 on). The 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026 PDFs are blocked to us and not archived. Don’t assume the 2nd-generation steel and aluminum values carry over. No Tundra owner’s manual gives an oil drain plug or brake caliper torque.
Sources
- 1Toyota, Toyota 2007 Tundra Owner's Manual (OM34463U)Checked 21 Oct 2026
- 2Toyota, Toyota 2004 Tundra Owner's Manual (OM34426U)Checked 21 Oct 2026
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