Parts for your 2017 Holden Commodore-Wheel studs nuts

2017 Holden Commodore wheel studs and nuts

Wheel studs and nuts are absolutely used on the 2017 Holden Commodore (VF Series II). Technical references that describe them include the Holden VF Series II Owner’s Manual (MY17) under wheel changing (which instructs loosening/tightening “wheel nuts”), the VF service manual (rear/front hub assemblies with pressed-in wheel studs), and the GM Holden electronic parts catalogue listing “wheel stud” and “wheel nut” for VF hubs. So, for this model, it’s not a wheel-bolt system, it’s a stud-and-nut setup.

On a 2017 Commodore, the studs are pressed into the hub, and the tapered-seat nuts clamp the wheel and brake rotor securely to the hub face. Their job is simple but critical: maintain proper clamping force so the wheel stays put, runs true, and the brakes do their thing without any wobble or noise. As part of regular servicing, it’s worth giving the studs and nuts a once-over every time the wheels are off for tyres, brakes or rotation.

Best practice is to clean the hub face and wheel mating surfaces, check each stud for damaged or stretched threads, and ensure no cracks at the stud base. If a nut feels gritty or binds, don’t force it—replace the nut and closely inspect the stud. Avoid lubricating the threads or the nut seat unless the factory documentation specifically says so, because torque specs assume dry threads. Always tighten with a torque wrench in a star pattern, and re-check torque after a short shakedown drive. Aftermarket wheels often use different nut styles, on the VF, stick with the correct taper-seat nuts unless the wheel manufacturer specifies otherwise.

If a stud is damaged, it’s a straightforward hub-off or partial strip job to press the old stud out from the rear and pull a new one in square. Replace any suspect nuts at the same time. During tyre rotations and brake services, ask the tech to check thread engagement (you want solid, consistent turns to fully seated) and the condition of the nut seats. Steer clear of overzealous rattle guns—over-torque can stretch studs, while under-torque can allow the wheel to fret and loosen.

Look after the studs and nuts, and they’ll look after your wheels—nice and tight, just as the Commodore likes it.

• Popular questions

What size/thread are the wheel nuts on a 2017 VF Commodore?
Most VF Series II Commodores use M12 x 1.5 thread wheel nuts with a 60-degree tapered seat. Variations can exist with aftermarket wheels or special packages, so it’s smart to confirm by VIN or checking an existing nut before buying replacements.

What torque should the wheel nuts be tightened to?
Refer to the VF Owner’s Manual or service information for the exact spec for your wheel package. It’s commonly around the typical passenger-car range for Holden, but always use the factory figure and a torque wrench, tightening in a star pattern on clean, dry threads.

Do the wheel nuts need re-torquing after tyre or brake work?
Yes—after any wheel removal/refit, re-check torque after about 50–100 km of driving. This helps catch any settling at the wheel-to-hub interface and keeps the clamping force spot on.