Ram 2500 Wheel Torque Specs Chart: 1994-2026 Years
The Ram 2500 wheel torque is 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) for cone lug nuts and 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) for flanged lug nuts, according to Ram’s owner’s manuals for 2012 to 2023 and for 2026. The studs are M14 x 1.50 and the socket is 22 mm. Trucks from 2006 to 2011 use 135 ft-lb.
Ram 2500 Wheel Torque Quick Answer
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Torque, cone nuts | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) |
| Torque, flanged nuts | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) |
| Stud thread | M14 x 1.50 (2012 and newer) |
| Socket | 22 mm, six-sided, deep-wall |
| Tightening pattern | Star pattern, each nut tightened twice |
| Re-check | After 25 miles (40 km) |
| Wheel studs | Do not oil them |
The Ram 2500 has eight lugs on each wheel. Ram lists the torque by nut type, not by wheel size, trim or engine.
Ram 2500 Wheel Torque at a Glance
From Ram’s owner’s manuals, 2006 to 2026.
Ram 2500 torque by model year (ft-lb)
Ram does not build the 2500 as a dually. The 2026 range of 134 to 149 ft-lb applies to dual rear wheel 3500 trucks. 2024 and 2025 manuals not confirmed.
Star pattern on an eight-lug Ram 2500
- 1Snug all eight nuts with the truck on the jack. Do not fully tighten until it is lowered.
- 2Lower the truck. Torque in the order 1 to 8, always moving to the nut opposite the last one.
- 3Go around a second time to check that each nut reaches the spec.
- 4Re-check after 25 miles (40 km). Do not oil the studs.
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Ram 2500 Wheel Torque by Year
We read Ram’s owner’s manual for each year below on the Mopar site. Ram prints the same two figures in every manual from 2012 on.
| Model year | Cone nut | Flanged nut | Manual we read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2026 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2024 and 2025 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not opened |
| 2023 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2023 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2022 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2022 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2021 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2021 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2020 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2020 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2019 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2019 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2018 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2018 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2017 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2017 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2016 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2016 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2015 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2015 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2014 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2014 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2013 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2013 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2012 | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | 2012 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2011 | 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) | 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) | 2011 Ram 1500/2500/3500 |
| 2008 | 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) | 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) | 2008 Dodge Ram |
| 2006 | 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) | 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) | 2006 Ram 2500/3500 |
| 2007, 2009, 2010, 1994 to 2005 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not in Ram’s online manuals |
The 2006, 2008 and 2011 manuals say correct tightness is 135 ft-lb (183 N·m) for 2500 and 3500 single rear wheel trucks. The text gives one figure and does not split it by nut type. Their torque chart lists 9/16-18 studs with ranges of 120 to 150 ft-lb for cone nuts and 130 to 160 ft-lb for flanged nuts. We read these as older-generation specs and do not apply them to 2012 and newer trucks.
If your truck falls in a gap, use the owner’s manual that came with it or ask a Ram dealer to read the specification for your VIN. Our Ram towing capacity by VIN guide shows how to decode the VIN and confirm the model year first.
Cone or Flanged: Which Ram 2500 Torque Do You Use?
Use the number for the nut you have. Cone nuts have a tapered end that seats in a matching cone in the wheel. Flanged nuts have a flat washer-style collar. Ram’s tables give 130 ft-lb for one and 129 ft-lb for the other, a difference of 1 ft-lb, and they do not say which nut came on which trim.
Set the wrench for your nut type, and do not swap one type for the other without checking the wheel seat. Ram says to use only authorized dealer-recommended lug nuts.
Ram 2500 vs 3500: Does a Dually Change the Torque?
The Ram 2500 is built with single rear wheels. The dual rear wheel numbers in Ram’s manuals apply to the 3500.
Ram’s 2012 to 2023 manuals list 129 ft-lb for 3500 dual rear wheel trucks with flanged nuts. The 2026 manual changes this to a range for dual rear wheels: minimum 134 ft-lb, nominal 142 ft-lb and maximum 149 ft-lb. Single rear wheel trucks stay at 130 ft-lb for cone nuts and 129 ft-lb for flanged nuts. We did not find a 2024 or 2025 manual, so we cannot tell you when the dually range started.
For the dually, the 4500 and 5500, and the full chart, see our Ram lug nut torque chart.
Does Wheel Size, Engine or Axle Change the Torque?
No. Ram’s tables for the 2500 do not give a separate figure for 17, 18 or 20 inch wheels, for steel or alloy wheels, for front or rear wheels, for 4×2 or 4×4, or for the Cummins diesel versus a gas engine. Torque depends on the nut type and, for a dually, the wheel configuration.
Engine torque ratings, which are shown in lb-ft in brochures, are a different thing from lug nut torque. They are not wheel specs.
Ram 2500 Wheel Torque Numbers That Do Not Match Ram’s Manuals
Several figures appear online for the Ram 2500. We checked them against Ram’s manuals.
| You may see | What Ram’s manuals say |
|---|---|
| 130 to 140 ft-lb for 17 inch wheels | Ram lists no wheel-size ranges for 2012 and newer trucks. The figures are 130 ft-lb cone and 129 ft-lb flanged. |
| 140 ft-lb for flanged nuts | This was the flanged figure on a manual page that recall 21V-398 corrected to 129 ft-lb. The recall covers 2012 to 2021 Ram 3500 pickups and 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, not the 2500. |
| 190 ft-lb on a 2021 truck | 190 is the N·m value Ram printed beside the old 140 ft-lb figure. It is not a ft-lb value. 190 ft-lb would be about 258 N·m, far over spec. |
| 135 ft-lb on a 2019 truck | 135 ft-lb is the figure from Ram’s 2006 to 2011 manuals. Ram’s 2019 manual lists 130 and 129. |
| 100 ft-lb for steel or alloy, 110 ft-lb for chrome | We found no such split in any Ram manual. |
If you read a number that is not in this page, look it up in your own owner’s manual before you use it.
Is the Ram 2500 Part of the Wheel Stud Recall?
No. NHTSA recall 21V-398 covers 2012 to 2021 Ram 3500 pickups, 3500 chassis cabs, and 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs with flanged nuts. The 2500 is not on its model list. NHTSA calls it “incorrect vehicle service information”, not a part defect, and the corrected flanged value is 129 ft-lb. You can check a VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup.
How to Torque Ram 2500 Wheels
These steps follow Ram’s manuals for the heavy-duty trucks.
- Loosen the nuts before you jack. Ram’s tire-change steps say to loosen, but not remove, the nuts while the tire is on the ground.
- Clean the mounting surface. Remove corrosion and loose particles from the wheel and hub, and clean dirt or oil off the nuts.
- Do not oil the studs. Ram’s manuals say so, and for chrome wheels they say not to swap in chrome-plated nuts.
- Seat the nuts while the truck is on the jack. Ram warns not to tighten them fully until the truck is lowered.
- Lower the truck and torque to spec. Use a calibrated torque wrench with a six-sided deep-wall socket pushed fully onto the nut, set to 130 ft-lb for cone nuts or 129 ft-lb for flanged nuts.
- Work across the wheel. Ram’s 2026 manual says to tighten to final torque in increments, moving to the nut opposite the one you just tightened. Then go through the sequence a second time. The eight-lug diagram above shows the order.
- Check again after 25 miles (40 km). Ram also says to keep wheel nuts torqued to specification at all times, and its 2026 heavy-duty manual says to check them at each lubrication interval.
Ram’s heavy-duty trucks use a bottle jack, and the spare is stowed under the bed on a winch. If you are changing a tire on the road, read the tire-change pages in your owner’s manual first.
Axle Nut, Hub and Wheel Bearing Torque
Ram’s owner’s manuals do not list torque specs for the axle nut, hub nut or wheel bearing on the 2500. They only list a wheel-bearing inspection in the maintenance schedule. Those figures are in Ram’s factory service information, and they depend on the axle and model year.
We do not publish a number for them, because a wrong axle nut torque can damage the bearing. Look the spec up for your VIN in the service manual or ask a Ram dealer.
Ram 2500 Lug Nut Size and Lug Pattern
For 2012 and newer trucks, Ram lists M14 x 1.50 studs and a 22 mm socket. The 2006 to 2011 manuals list 9/16-18 studs in their torque chart.
For the bolt circle and wheel fitment, see our Dodge Ram 2500 lug pattern guide, Ram 2500 wheel bolt pattern chart and 2019 Ram 2500 bolt pattern.
Aftermarket Wheels and Larger Tires
Ram’s figures are for the factory wheels and factory nuts. This section is general guidance, not from Ram’s manuals.
- An aftermarket wheel can have a different nut seat, such as flat, ball or cone. Match the nut to the wheel.
- The wheel maker’s torque instruction applies to its own wheel. Ask the maker if it differs from Ram’s figure.
- Wheel spacers and adapters bring their own fasteners and torque specs.
- If you are changing tire size, check Ram 2500 tire sizes and our guide to the best tires for the Ram 2500 first.
Ram 2500 Wheel Torque FAQ
What is the wheel torque for a Ram 2500?
130 ft-lb (176 N·m) for cone nuts and 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) for flanged nuts, in Ram’s manuals for 2012 to 2023 and 2026. Trucks from 2006 to 2011 use 135 ft-lb.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2019 Ram 2500?
130 ft-lb for cone nuts and 129 ft-lb for flanged nuts. The 135 ft-lb figure sometimes quoted for 2019 is from Ram’s 2006 to 2011 manuals.
What is the torque for a 2021 or 2022 Ram 2500?
The same: 130 ft-lb cone and 129 ft-lb flanged in Ram’s 2021 and 2022 manuals.
Is 140 ft-lb correct for Ram 2500 flanged nuts?
No. 140 ft-lb was the figure that recall 21V-398 replaced with 129 ft-lb for the trucks the recall covers. The 2500 is not on that recall, and Ram lists 129 ft-lb for flanged nuts.
What socket size fits Ram 2500 lug nuts?
A 22 mm six-sided deep-wall socket on trucks from 2012 on. The 2006 to 2011 manuals list 9/16-18 studs.
Does a Ram 2500 have different torque for front and rear wheels?
No. Ram’s tables list no front or rear value.
How many lug nuts does a Ram 2500 have?
Eight per wheel. Our Ram 2500 lug pattern guide covers the pattern and size.
When should I re-torque Ram 2500 lug nuts?
After 25 miles (40 km), per Ram’s manuals. Ram also says to keep wheel nuts torqued to specification at all times.
What is the torque for the Ram 2500 axle nut or front hub?
It is not in the owner’s manual. Use Ram’s factory service information for your VIN or ask a dealer.
Can I use an impact wrench on a Ram 2500?
Ram’s manuals say to torque the nuts with a calibrated torque wrench any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled. They give no impact setting, so finish with the torque wrench.
Related Guides
- Ram lug nut torque chart for the 1500, 2500, 3500 and 5500
- Ram 1500 lug nut torque specs
- Dodge Ram 2500 lug pattern specifications
- Ram 2500 wheel bolt pattern chart
- Ram 2500 tire size chart
- Best tires for the Ram 2500
- Ram 3500 towing capacity charts
- Ram towing capacity by VIN
We also read the 2012, 2014 to 2017, 2019 and 2020 manuals on Mopar’s site. Use your own owner’s manual or a Ram dealer to confirm the figure for your VIN before you torque a wheel. Last updated October 2026.
