The most common size of the Tacoma lug nuts on a 1995-2023 Toyota Tacoma (N100/N200/N300) is M12x1.5mm while the thread size of a 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma N400 lug nut is M14x1.5mm. When talking about what lug nuts fit my truck, figuring out the lug nut seat type that the wheels require is the first step. Most OEM Toyota wheel nuts are flat seat types with washers.
But some aftermarket wheels come with 60-degree conical lug seat types. In this case, you have to replace the stock nuts to fit new wheels. Using the correct lug nuts on your Toyota Tacoma TRD is very important to ensure the safe and reliable installation of the aftermarket wheels.
What is the Lug Nut Torque Spec on a Toyota Tacoma?
The REFERENCE torque spec on the lug nuts on a 3rd/2nd/1st Gen Toyota Tacoma is 113Nm (83 Ft-tb). It is worth noticing that the REFERENCE torque spec for the latest 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma wheel nuts is 131Nm (96 Ft-tb). Set the torque wrench to the manufacturer’s recommended value. Then simply turn the wrench handle until it reaches the torque mark.
Then, tighten the wheel nuts a quarter turn at a time following the crisscross sequence (in a “star” pattern). This ensures that the Toyota Tacoma lug nuts are forced evenly. When all the wheel lug nuts are properly torqued down, you will feel a click around the head of the wrench.
What Size Socket Do I Need for Tacoma Lug Nuts?
The socket size of a 1995-2025 Toyota Tacoma lug nut is 13/16″ (22mm). Hex lug nuts are by far the most common lug nuts you can find on Tacoma pickup trucks. You can easily use the correct hex sockets or wrenches to install or remove them. The downside is that your wheels are more susceptible to theft. The best solution is to get a set of wheel locks.
Do Toyota Tacoma Lug Nuts Swell?
If the stock steel Toyota Tacoma lug nuts are two-piece capped, they may swell over time. Swollen lug nuts are caused by the rust and corrosion between the chrome decorative cap and the actual steel lug nut securing the wheel to the vehicle. It has been a common problem. If you find swollen lug nuts, the only solution is to replace the swollen nuts with higher-quality ones.
To further improve the corrosion resistance, BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Toyota Tacoma wheel lug nuts come through a special surface treatment. They give neutral salt spray resistances exceeding 500 hours. Such advanced special surface treatment also improves the scratch resistance ability. The surfaces are exquisite Mirror-black which maximally beautifies your wheel while protecting the lug nuts from rusting.
Do I Need New Tacoma Lug Nuts for Aftermarket Wheels?
Mostly, you need new Toyota Tacoma lug nuts to fit aftermarket wheels. Because aftermarket wheels often come with various seat types. The seating type refers to the part of the nut that makes contact with the wheel lug seat. Only the seat types match can your new wheels be properly mounted. Only if the seat types match can you install aftermarket wheel nuts safely.
If you need new lug nuts, BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Tacoma lug nuts will be a good idea. Forged 50BV30 steel lug nuts are often stronger and more durable than common steel wheel nuts. These BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Tacoma lug nuts are ISO grade 12 approved. The minimum proof load is over 105,700N. The super forging process maximizes the strength which makes them highly resistant to wear and damage.
What’s better, BONOSS provides 4 pcs of Heptagon wheel locks in a forged 50BV30 steel lug nut kit. Different from the traditional hexagonal lug nuts, the heptagon types are hard to remove if you don’t have the proper removal key. Due to the irregular shape, these BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel wheel locks can protect your finest wheels from unauthorized removal.
