Parts for your 2010 Honda Elysion-Wheel studs nuts

2010 Honda Elysion Wheel Studs & Nuts

Wheel studs and nuts are absolutely relevant to the 2010 Honda Elysion. Honda’s service literature and EPC illustrations for the RR-series Elysion (2004–2013) show 5-stud hubs front and rear with conical-seat wheel nuts securing the wheels. Unlike some European models that use wheel bolts, Honda typically presses studs into the hub and retains the wheel with nuts, and the Elysion follows that pattern.

On a 2010 Honda Elysion, the wheel studs are the threaded pins pressed into the hub, and the wheel nuts (often called lug nuts) clamp the wheel to the brake rotor and hub face. Their job is simple but critical: maintain even clamping force so the wheel stays centred, the brake rotor sits flat, and nothing works loose over Aussie or Kiwi roads.

Servicing these bits is straightforward and worth doing properly. Always torque the nuts to the factory spec (around 108 N·m is typical for many Hondas—check the owner’s manual or service data for your exact trim). Use a star pattern when tightening to seat the wheel evenly. If a rattle gun is used, finish with a torque wrench to avoid over-tightening, stretching studs, or damaging the nut seats. Wheel studs and nuts should be clean and dry when torqued, avoid lubricants or anti-seize on threads unless a specific service bulletin says otherwise, as lubrication alters torque and can lead to over-clamping.

• Inspect during tyre rotations: look for rusty threads, rounded or swollen nuts, or studs with damaged/chased threads.
• Replace any nut that feels gritty or won’t run down smoothly by hand. If threads bind, stop—don’t force it.
• If a stud spins in the hub or is bent, press it out and fit a new stud of the correct length and pitch (Honda commonly uses M12 x 1.5, confirm for your VIN).
• Clean the hub face and wheel mating surface to prevent runout and ensure even clamping.
• After wheel or brake work, recheck torque after 50–100 km.

For coastal or high-corrosion areas, consider quality, plated replacement nuts and keep caps intact. Mixing aftermarket wheels? Confirm the seat type (Honda uses 60° cone seats) and the shank/length so the nuts bite properly without bottoming out. Sorted studs and nuts mean quieter brakes, smoother steering, and fewer dramas on the highway.

Are wheel studs and nuts standard on the 2010 Honda Elysion?

Yes. The Elysion runs 5 pressed-in wheel studs per hub with matching conical-seat wheel nuts. This setup is shown across Honda service manuals and parts catalogues for RR-series Elysion models.

What torque should the wheel nuts be tightened to?

Many Hondas specify about 108 N·m, but always check the owner’s manual or service data for your exact variant. Tighten in a star pattern and finish with a torque wrench, not just a rattle gun.

When should wheel studs or nuts be replaced?

Replace any time threads are damaged, nuts are swollen or rounded, a stud is bent or stretched, or if a nut won’t run down by hand. If a stud spins in the hub, it needs pressing out and replacement. After any replacement, torque correctly and recheck after a short drive.