2023 Kia Soul Lug Nut Torque Specs
The OEM lug nut torque for the 2023 Kia Soul is 80-90 ft-lbs on M12x1.5 thread studs. Tighten in a star pattern in two passes — about half, then full — and re-check after the first 50 to 100 miles. Full bolt and torque specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.
What is the lug nut torque for the 2023 Kia Soul?
The OEM-specified lug nut torque for the 2023 Kia Soul is 80-90 ft-lbs. Use a calibrated torque wrench for the final pass — an impact gun cannot hit a precise value and is the most common cause of warped rotors and stretched studs. The studs are M12x1.5 thread. Re-torque after the first 50 to 100 miles of driving, because the clamp load settles as the wheel seats against the hub.
What socket size fits the Soul lug nuts?
Measure across the flats of the lug nut to confirm the socket size, then use a 6-point impact-rated socket rather than a 12-point chrome socket to avoid rounding the nut.
How to torque the Soul wheels correctly
Thread every lug nut on by hand first to avoid cross-threading, then torque to 80-90 ft-lbs in a star (criss-cross) pattern across two passes — roughly 50% then 100%. Never run one nut down fully before the others; it cocks the wheel and warps the rotor. Lower the vehicle so the tire is loaded before the final pass, and re-check after 50 to 100 miles.
Related lookups
- 2023 Kia Soul — Full Bolt & Torque Specs
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque Guide
- Standard Torque Specs by Grade
- Wrench & Socket Size Finder
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