Parts for your 2007 Nissan Maxima-Wheel studs nuts

2007 Nissan Maxima wheel studs and nuts

The 2007 Nissan Maxima uses wheel studs with matching lug nuts, not wheel bolts. This is confirmed by the Nissan Factory Service Manual for the 2007 Maxima (Wheel & Tyre and Brake sections) and the Nissan Electronic Parts Catalogue (FAST), which list pressed-in hub studs and separate nuts with an M12 x 1.25 thread and a 60-degree taper seat. The Owner’s Manual and FSM specify a wheel nut tightening torque of 108 N·m (around 80 ft‑lb).

On this Maxima, the wheel studs are pressed into the hub and the wheel nuts clamp the wheel to the hub face. It’s a simple, robust setup that makes roadside tyre changes straightforward and allows individual stud replacement if one is damaged. For Aussie and Kiwi owners, that’s handy whether commuting in the city or clocking up kilometres on the open road.

As part of regular servicing, the wheel studs and nuts deserve a quick check. Their job is critical: they hold the wheel on, keep brake rotors centred, and maintain even clamping so tyres wear evenly and the car tracks true. Over-torquing with a rattle gun can stretch studs or gall the nut seats, while under-torquing risks wheel movement and vibration.

• Key tips: always torque the wheel nuts to 108 N·m in a star pattern on clean, dry threads and seats.
• Avoid lubricants or anti-seize on the threads or seats, torque specs assume dry fitment.
• Recheck torque after 50–100 km following a wheel removal, rotation or tyre fitment.
• If a nut feels gritty or won’t run on by hand, stop and inspect—cross‑threading ruins studs fast.

Replacement is straightforward if a stud is stripped, stretched, corroded, or the nut’s taper is chewed out. The brake caliper and rotor are removed, the old stud is driven out, and a new one is pulled in square using a spacer and nut or a press. Quality replacement studs and nuts should match OE specs (M12 x 1.25, 60° taper, correct shank length). In coastal areas around Australia and New Zealand, corrosion can bite, periodic inspection for rust bloom at the stud base and replacing any suspect hardware is cheap insurance. With proper torque and clean mating surfaces, the Maxima’s wheel studs and nuts will deliver thousands of reliable kilometres.

Popular questions about 2007 Nissan Maxima wheel studs and nuts

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2007 Nissan Maxima?
For the 2007 Maxima, the specified torque is 108 N·m (about 80 ft‑lb). Tighten in a star pattern on clean, dry threads and seats. After tyre rotations or wheel work, it’s smart to recheck torque after 50–100 km.

Can individual wheel studs be replaced, or is a new hub needed?
Individual studs can be replaced, the hub doesn’t usually need changing. The brake caliper and rotor are removed, the damaged stud is driven out, and a new stud is pressed or pulled in square. On some corners, the hub may need to be loosened for clearance, but a full hub swap is rarely required.

What size are the wheel nuts, and can aftermarket nuts be used?
The 2007 Maxima uses M12 x 1.25 nuts with a 60‑degree taper seat. Aftermarket nuts are fine if they match the thread pitch, seat type, and length. Don’t mix mag-seat or ball-seat nuts with factory taper-seat wheels, and avoid overly long closed nuts on wheels with short stud protrusion.