Parts for your 2022 Subaru Xv-Wheel studs nuts

2022 Subaru XV wheel studs and nuts — what they do and how to look after them

Based on Subaru technical sources — the 2022 Subaru XV Owner’s Manual, Subaru Service Manual, and the genuine parts catalogue — this model runs a 5-stud hub using pressed-in wheel studs and separate lug nuts (not wheel bolts). The factory spec is a 5x100 PCD with M12 x 1.25 studs and tapered-seat nuts, so wheel studs and nuts are absolutely relevant to this vehicle.

On the XV, the wheel studs are the fixed threaded pins pressed into the hub, while the nuts clamp the wheel to the hub face. Their whole job is to keep the wheel centred and tight so the tyre tracks straight, the brakes behave, and nothing moves about over bumps. When torqued correctly, the clamping force holds everything solid without relying on shear across the studs.

For servicing, the big ticket is correct torque. Subaru specifies 120 N·m on clean, dry threads and seats — no oil, copper anti-seize, or grease, or the torque reading won’t be accurate. Use a torque wrench and tighten the nuts in a star pattern, then re-check after 50–100 km if a wheel’s been off recently (new tyres, rotation, brake work, or a puncture repair).

Good housekeeping helps the studs and nuts last:

• Clean the hub face and wheel mounting pad so there’s no rust scale or grit trapped.
• Inspect nuts for a damaged seat, rounded hex, or cracked chrome caps, replace any dodgy ones.
• Check studs for cross-threading, bent or stretched threads, heavy corrosion, or a stud that spins in the hub — all are reasons to replace.
• Avoid rattle-gun over-torque, if using one, always finish with a torque wrench.

If a stud needs changing, it’s a press-in part. A technician will usually knock the old one out and pull in a new OE-quality stud with the right tools and clearance. It’s smart to replace the matching nut as well, and to confirm the wheel’s seat type (the XV uses a 60° tapered seat for its OEM wheels). For aftermarket wheels, stick with M12 x 1.25 nuts with the correct seat profile and ensure the wheel suits the XV’s 5x100 pattern and 56.1 mm hub centre for proper fitment.

Done right, the XV’s wheel studs and nuts are low-fuss parts that quietly do a critical job — keep them clean, dry, torqued to 120 N·m, and they’ll look after the rest.

FAQs

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2022 Subaru XV?
Subaru specifies 120 N·m on clean, dry threads and seats. Tighten in a star pattern and re-check after 50–100 km any time a wheel’s been removed and refitted.

How can someone tell if their XV’s wheel studs or nuts need replacing?
Look for cross-threaded or rusty threads, a nut that won’t torque smoothly, a stud that spins in the hub, or a deformed/rounded nut hex or seat. Any of these are grounds for replacement.

Can aftermarket wheels and nuts be used on the 2022 XV?
Yes, provided they match the XV’s specs: 5x100 PCD, M12 x 1.25 thread, and the correct seat type (typically 60° tapered). Ensure the hub bore suits 56.1 mm or use proper hub-centric rings. Never mix seat types.