Parts for your 2019 Mitsubishi Asx-Wheel studs nuts

2019 Mitsubishi ASX wheel studs & nuts

Yes, wheel studs and nuts are used on the 2019 Mitsubishi ASX. This is confirmed by Mitsubishi Motors technical literature (2019 ASX/RVR/Outlander Sport Owner’s Manual and Chassis Service Manual) and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue, which all refer to wheel fastening with studs and lug nuts rather than wheel bolts. Common fitment data also lists a 5x114.3 PCD with M12 x 1.5 wheel studs and conical-seat nuts for OEM wheels.

On the ASX, the wheel studs are press-in fasteners on the hub, and the lug nuts clamp the wheel securely to the hub face. The hub spigot centres the wheel, while the nuts provide the clamping force that keeps things tight over bumps, heat cycles and daily driving. Get the clamping right, and tyres wear evenly, brakes feel consistent, and there’s no wheel wobble.

During regular servicing or any tyre rotation, a few sensible checks keep the ASX’s wheel studs and nuts in top nick:

• Always tighten the nuts with a torque wrench to the specification in the ASX owner’s manual. Avoid over-tightening with a rattle gun.
• Tighten in a star pattern, then re-check torque after 50–100 kilometres following a wheel-off job.
• Inspect nuts for rounded hexes, damaged conical seats, swelling (capped nuts), or corrosion. Replace at the first sign of trouble.
• Check studs for stretched or rolled threads, cross-threading, or if a stud spins in the hub. Any damage means replacement.
• Keep threads clean and dry. Don’t lubricate or apply anti-seize to studs or nut seats unless Mitsubishi specifies it, as it alters actual clamping force.
• Clean the hub face and wheel mating surface so the wheel sits dead flat.

If a stud snaps or threads are compromised, the ASX’s press-in stud can usually be driven out and a new one pressed in with the hub on the car, though clearance may require hub removal. It’s a straightforward job for a workshop and cheap insurance for safety. When swapping to aftermarket alloys, match the nut seat type (typically 60-degree taper on the ASX) and the thread pitch. Mixing shank/mag nuts with tapered-seat wheels, or the wrong thread, can lead to loose wheels or damaged hubs.

Look after the studs and nuts, and the ASX rewards with quiet, shake-free running and fuss-free tyre changes down the track.

Popular questions about 2019 Mitsubishi ASX wheel studs and nuts

What torque should the ASX wheel nuts be tightened to?
The correct torque is listed on the vehicle’s tyre/loads placard or in the owner’s manual. Expect a value in the typical passenger-car range, use a calibrated torque wrench and a star pattern. If in doubt, ask a qualified tech to confirm the exact spec for your trim and wheels.

Are the wheel nuts the same for steel and alloy wheels?
Most OEM ASX wheels use a 60-degree tapered-seat nut with an M12 x 1.5 thread. Some aftermarket wheels can require different seat styles or nut designs. Always match seat type and thread, and never mix shank-style (mag) nuts with tapered-seat rims.

When should wheel studs or nuts be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval. Replace any nut with a damaged cone seat, swollen cap, heavy corrosion or a rounded hex. Replace studs if threads are stretched, cross-threaded, the stud spins, or a stud has snapped. Any time a wheel won’t torque smoothly to spec, investigate and replace as needed.