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Cadillac wheel lug torque specifications

Last reviewed: 2026-08-29 · How we verify this data

Cadillac wheel lug torque specifications for 17 models, model years 1990 to 2025. Across the range Cadillac uses 5 distinct torque values, from 80 to 140 lbf·ft (108–190 N·m). Use the table below to find your model and year.

ATS

Also covers: ATS Performance, ATS Premium Performance

Cadillac ATS wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2013–201510314014.3
2016–201914019019.4

CT4

Also covers: CT4 V Blackwing

Cadillac CT4 wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2020–202410013613.9

CT5

Also covers: CT5 V Blackwing

Cadillac CT5 wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2020–202414019019.4

CT6

Also covers: CT6 Plug-In

Cadillac CT6 wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2016–202011014915.2

CTS

Also covers: CTS Coupe RWD SC, CTS Performance, CTS RWD SC, CTS Sedan RWD SC, CTS Vsport, CTS Wagon RWD SC

Cadillac CTS wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2003–200710314014.3
2008–201314019019.4
2014–201511014915.2
2017–201914019019.4

Catera

Cadillac Catera wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
1997–20018010811.0

DTS

Cadillac DTS wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2006–201110013613.9

DeVille

Also covers: DeVille Concours, DeVille DHS, DeVille DTS, DeVille Protection Series, DeVille d Elegance

Cadillac DeVille wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
1990–199510013613.9
199914019019.4
2001–200510013613.9

ELR

Cadillac ELR wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2014–201610013613.9

Eldorado

Also covers: Eldorado ECS, Eldorado ESC, Eldorado ETC

Cadillac Eldorado wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
1992–199910013613.9
200210013613.9

Fleetwood

Also covers: Fleetwood Sixty

Cadillac Fleetwood wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
1990–199610013613.9

SRX

Also covers: SRX Performance

Cadillac SRX wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2004–200910013613.9
2011–201311014915.2
2015–201610013613.9

STS

Also covers: STS RWD SC

Cadillac STS wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2005–201110013613.9

Seville

Also covers: Seville SLS, Seville STS

Cadillac Seville wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
1992–200410013613.9

XLR

Also covers: XLR SC

Cadillac XLR wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2004–200910013613.9

XT4

Cadillac XT4 wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2019–202510013613.9

XTS

Also covers: XTS Livery, XTS Vsport

Cadillac XTS wheel torque
Model yearslbf·ftN·mkgf·mStud / bolt
2013–201911014915.2

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical wheel lug torque for a Cadillac?

Across 17 Cadillac models it ranges from 80 to 140 lbf·ft (108–190 N·m). Torque varies by model and year, so use the table above rather than a single value.

Do all Cadillac models use the same torque?

No. Cadillac uses 5 distinct torque values across the model years 1990–2025 listed here.

Do these figures apply to greased threads?

Torque figures apply to clean, dry threads. Do not grease, oil or anti-seize the studs unless the manufacturer explicitly calls for it — lubricant can raise clamping force well beyond the target and stretch or snap a stud.

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