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The Subaru Outback suggests tightening lug nuts to 90 ft-lbs of torque. It's crucial to use a torque wrench to ensure proper tightening and avoid potential disasters. Over or under-tightening can have serious consequences such as loose wheels, stretched wheel studs, or distorted brake components. Rusty lug nuts can also break, causing unsafe driving conditions. If not fixed promptly, these issues can lead to vibrations while driving that may impact steering.
For the 2018 Subaru Outback with M12x1.25 lug nuts that require a 19mm socket, the recommended torque setting is 89 lb-ft (120 N-m). While some sources may state 90 lb-ft, it is acceptable. Lower torque values apply to older Outback models.
The recommended torque specification for the lug nuts on the 2018 Subaru Outback is between 58 and 72 foot-pounds.