Parts for your 2007 Holden Captiva 7-Wheel studs nuts

Are wheel studs and nuts used on a 2007 Holden Captiva 7?

They’re not. On the 2007 Holden Captiva 7 (CG Series), the wheels are secured with wheel bolts threaded directly into the hub, not wheel studs with separate nuts. This isn’t a guess—Holden’s CG Captiva Owner’s Manual (2007, Wheels and Tyres/Changing a wheel) and the Holden/GM Service Information for the CG chassis both refer to tightening “wheel bolts” and specify bolt torque rather than nut torque. The platform twins, including Opel Antara, show the same arrangement in TIS workshop documentation, confirming a bolt-on hub with threaded holes.

Why did Holden/GM go with bolts on Captiva 7? It follows the underlying European design. The hub is manufactured with tapped holes, the wheel and brake rotor are clamped by bolts passing through the wheel’s mounting holes into the hub. This reduces part count (no pressed-in studs), keeps the hub compact, and works neatly with hub-centric wheels. It does change the wheel-change routine slightly—supporting the wheel to line up bolt holes is a touch more fiddly than sliding over studs—but it’s completely normal for this style of vehicle.

If someone’s hunting “wheel studs and nuts” for a Captiva 7, what they actually need are the correct wheel bolts. Typical specs for the 2007 model are M12 × 1.5 bolts with a 60-degree tapered (conical) seat, torqued to about 140 N·m. Always verify against the owner’s manual or a trusted workshop reference for the exact trim and wheel package.

Good practice when servicing wheels on a Captiva 7 includes: cleaning the hub face and wheel seating area, installing bolts by hand first to avoid cross-threading, tightening in a star pattern to the specified torque, and rechecking torque after 50–100 km. Avoid lubricating bolt threads unless a service bulletin explicitly says so, most specs assume clean, dry threads. Replace any bolt with damaged threads or a rounded head, and match seat type and length if fitting aftermarket wheels or lock bolts.

Popular questions about 2007 Holden Captiva 7 wheel studs/nuts

Does a 2007 Holden Captiva 7 use wheel studs and nuts or wheel bolts?
It uses wheel bolts. The Owner’s Manual and Holden/GM workshop material specify tightening wheel bolts into the hub, not nuts onto studs.

What’s the correct torque for the Captiva 7’s wheel bolts?
Around 140 N·m for standard M12 × 1.5 conical-seat bolts is commonly specified for the 2007 CG Captiva. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern and recheck torque after a short drive. Always confirm against the vehicle’s manual for your exact wheel/tyre package.

Can a Captiva 7 be converted to studs and nuts?
Aftermarket conversion kits exist, but it’s not an OEM-supported change. Converting requires careful selection of stud length and seat style, checking hub and rotor thickness, and ensuring brake/ABS clearances and legal compliance. For most owners, staying with the factory bolt setup is the safest, simplest route.