Parts for your 2013 Honda Stream-Wheel studs nuts

2013 Honda Stream wheel-studs-nuts

Based on Honda’s service documentation for the RN6–RN9 Stream series (the 2013 model year sits in this range) and OEM parts catalogues used by dealers and aftermarket suppliers, the vehicle’s wheel hubs are designed for press-in wheel studs with separate lug nuts at all four corners. That means wheel-studs-nuts are absolutely relevant and used on the 2013 Honda Stream, not wheel bolts.

On this model, the wheel-studs-nuts clamp the wheel firmly to the hub, keeping the wheel centred and secure under braking, cornering, and pothole hits. The studs are pressed into the hub or hub flange, the nuts thread onto the studs and apply the clamping force. Good studs and correctly torqued nuts prevent wheel wobble, brake rotor runout issues, and the risk of a wheel working loose.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check the wheel-studs-nuts any time tyres are rotated, wheels are off for brake work, or after a puncture repair:

• Inspect for stretched, rusty, or damaged threads and for any cracks at the stud base.
• Check nuts for rounded hexes, damaged conical seats, or galling. Replace marked or corroded ones.
• Clean the stud threads lightly with a nylon brush, avoid lubricants unless Honda specifically calls for it. Dry threads ensure accurate torque.
• Start nuts by hand, tighten in a star pattern, and always finish with a torque wrench to the spec in the owner’s manual or service manual. Re-check torque after 50–100 km of wheel removal/refit.

If a stud is broken or threads are stripped, it should be replaced promptly. Replacement involves removing the wheel, brake caliper and rotor, pressing or driving the damaged stud out of the hub, and drawing in a new stud squarely. Using quality OEM-equivalent studs and matching conical-seat nuts is important, mixing seat styles can reduce clamping force and chew out the wheel. When several nuts show wear, replace the set to keep clamping even across the five-stud hub.

Driving with a missing or loose nut, or a broken stud, isn’t worth the risk. It can overload the remaining hardware, damage the hub or rotor, and could fail a WoF/roadworthy inspection in NZ or Australia. A quick check during routine servicing keeps the Stream safe and cruising smoothly.

Popular questions about 2013 Honda Stream wheel-studs-nuts

What size are the wheel-studs-nuts on a 2013 Honda Stream?
Most Honda passenger vehicles of this era use M12 x 1.5 studs with 60° conical-seat nuts, and the Stream typically follows suit. That said, always confirm against the owner’s manual or a Honda parts catalogue using the VIN before ordering parts.

What torque should the wheel nuts be tightened to?
Use a calibrated torque wrench and follow the torque spec in the owner’s manual or service manual. Many Hondas from this period call for a torque in the typical passenger-car range and a star-pattern sequence. If unsure, check the tyre placard or dealer service information for the exact number for your Stream variant and wheels.

Is it safe to drive with one broken wheel stud?
It’s not recommended. A missing or broken stud reduces total clamping load and puts extra stress on the remaining studs and nuts. That can lead to vibration, rotor distortion, or further failures, and may be picked up at WoF/roadworthy. Replace the damaged stud as soon as possible.