Winter Wheels Going On - Bolt size and torque settings?

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11-27-2015, 01:07 PM

A6forMoi

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Winter Wheels Going On - Bolt size and torque settings?

Hi folks - got a Q5 TDI this summer, and getting ready to put on the winter wheels for the first time. What size are the wheel bolts? And what's the proper torque?

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11-27-2015, 01:16 PM

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Hi, I don't know the bolt dimensions, but the Q5 wheels get torqued to 140 N*m (103 ft*lbs).

The people that sold you the winter wheels should have provided new lug bolts if the OE bolts are not compatible.

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11-27-2015, 03:14 PM

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They're OEM wheels - same style in fact.

Thanks for torque info.

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11-27-2015, 03:56 PM

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Bolt heads are 17mm if that's what you mean. Very std. Audi for lug bolts. Reinstalled mine 2 days ago for the season w/ first snow trip.

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11-30-2015, 07:25 AM

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Yes, 17mm. Same as my BMW. My aftermarket wheels came with new studs with the taper resistant heads/locking tool thing. I laughed a little, because the Hakkas are worth more than the wheels.