Land Rover Defender wheel bolt & nut sizes
The Land Rover Defender (1983–2016) uses M16x1.50 or M16x1.5 (open) wheel fixings with a flat or 80° taper seat and a 27mm hex, depending on year and wheel type. It has 5 per wheel, so a full set is 20. Check the table below for the exact fixing for your year and wheel type.
Last updated 2 October 2026
Sizes by year and wheel type
| Image | Model code | Wheel type | Thread | Length | Seat | Hex size | Finish | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–2016 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| LD (90, 110, 130) | Alloy Wheels | M16x1.50 | – | Flat | 27mm hex | Chrome | Class 8 |
| LD (90, 110, 130) | Steel Wheels | M16x1.5 (open) | – | 80° taper | 27mm hex | Zinc | Class 8 |
A dash in the length column means no length is listed for that fixing. Not sure which wheels you have? Steel wheels usually have a plastic trim cover over them.
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Common questions
What size are Land Rover Defender wheel bolts?
Land Rover Defender wheel fixings are M16x1.50 or M16x1.5 (open) with a flat or 80° taper seat and a 27mm hex, depending on year and wheel type.
Do steel and alloy wheels use the same bolts on a Land Rover Defender?
No. Steel and alloy wheels use different fixings on the Land Rover Defender. The table above shows which one fits each wheel type.
How many wheel bolts does a Land Rover Defender need?
5 per wheel, so 20 for a full set of four wheels.