Parts for your 2011 Honda Cr-v-Wheel studs nuts

2011 Honda CR‑V Wheel Studs & Nuts — Purpose, fitment and service tips

Based on technical references including the Honda CR‑V 2007–2011 Service Manual (Chassis: Wheels/Tyres, Wheel Removal/Installation) and the Honda Genuine Parts catalogue for the front and rear hub assemblies, the 2011 Honda CR‑V is fitted with five wheel studs per hub and matching lug nuts. So wheel studs and nuts are absolutely relevant to this model.

On this CR‑V, the studs are fixed to the hub and the wheel is secured with separate nuts. The setup is simple and proven: the studs provide the clamping posts, while the nuts apply the clamping force that keeps the wheel centred and tight against the hub face. Factory hardware is M12 x 1.5 thread with a 60‑degree conical seat lug nut (19 mm hex). Correct torque is 108 N·m (80 lbf·ft), applied to clean, dry threads.

As part of regular servicing, it pays to give the wheel studs and nuts a quick once‑over any time the wheels come off (tyres, brakes, suspension work, rotations):

• Inspect each stud and nut for damaged or flattened threads, rust pitting, stretching, or any sign of cross‑threading.
• Clean the hub face and wheel mounting face so clamping is even. Light surface corrosion can be removed with a nylon brush.
• Install nuts by hand first to ensure they spin freely, never drive them on with an impact gun from the start.
• Tighten in a star pattern and finish with a torque wrench set to 108 N·m.
• Do not lubricate threads or nut seats. Honda service guidance calls for dry torque, oil or anti‑seize can over‑stress studs.
• Re‑torque after 50–100 km when wheels have been refitted, especially with new wheels or after tyre service.

If any stud is bent, stripped, or pulls through, it should be replaced immediately. Individual studs can be pressed out of the hub and new ones pressed in, with the hub on‑car in many cases. Replace matching nuts if the seat is damaged, the hex is rounded, or the plating is badly corroded.

Handy signs it’s time to replace hardware:

• Nuts won’t torque smoothly to spec or back off cleanly.
• Visible thread damage, shiny stretch marks, or a stud that “necks down”.
• Clicking/knocking from a wheel that loosens after driving.

Look after these small parts and they’ll keep the CR‑V’s wheels safely clamped for thousands of kilometres of Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions

What’s the correct lug nut torque for a 2011 Honda CR‑V?
The recommended torque is 108 N·m (80 lbf·ft) on clean, dry threads. Tighten in a criss‑cross (star) pattern and re‑check after 50–100 km if the wheel was recently removed.

What thread size and seat type does it use?
The 2011 CR‑V uses M12 x 1.5 wheel studs with 60‑degree conical seat lug nuts, typically a 19 mm hex. Always match the cone seat to the wheel design to maintain proper clamping.

Should anti‑seize be used on studs?
No. Honda service guidance is to install lug nuts dry. Lubricants change clamping force for a given torque and can lead to over‑tightening or stud failure. If threads are dirty, clean them, if damaged, replace the affected parts.