Wheel Stud Market Report 2026

The wheel stud market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.34 billion in 2025 to $4.58 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive safety regulations, demand for wheel fastening reliability, expansion of vehicle parc, use of steel fasteners, growth in machinery equipment.

The wheel stud market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle torque requirements, lightweight wheel design adoption, growth in construction machinery, demand for durable fasteners, aftermarket replacement demand. Major trends in the forecast period include use of high-strength stud materials, demand for extended-length studs, growth of aftermarket fasteners, adoption of corrosion-resistant coatings, expansion in heavy machinery applications.

The increasing emphasis on vehicle safety is expected to drive the growth of the wheel stud market going forward. Vehicle safety encompasses technologies and measures aimed at protecting occupants, pedestrians, and other road users, while minimizing the risk of accidents. Wheel studs play a critical role in vehicle safety by securely fastening wheels, ensuring correct installation, proper torque, and maintenance to prevent wheel-related incidents. For instance, in April 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a US-based government organization, reported a decrease of 1,820 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the U.S. during 2023. Therefore, heightened focus on vehicle safety is propelling the wheel stud market.

Major companies in the wheel stud market are focusing on innovations like heavy-duty stud hub cleaning systems to improve maintenance efficiency and wheel safety. Heavy-duty stud hub cleaning systems provide faster, more effective cleaning of wheel studs compared to conventional manual or chemical methods. For instance, in August 2025, ESCO Corporation, a US-based manufacturer, launched the HD Stud & Hub Cleaning System (Model 50172) with replaceable pads (50175/50176) and reinforced housing for commercial workshops. The system works by seating over the hub and spinning on an impact wrench to remove scale, corrosion, and debris. Its advantages include faster wheel preparation (single-step hub + stud cleaning), reduced consumable waste, minimized stud/thread damage, and broad applicability across automotive, light-truck, commercial-truck, and off-the-road (OTR) wheel servicing, enabling faster turnaround and safer wheel mounting.

In September 2023, MW Components LLC, a US-based manufacturer, acquired Elgin Fastener Group LLC. The acquisition expands MW Components’ specialty fastener portfolio, strengthens its market position, and enhances manufacturing capabilities to serve industrial, automotive, and commercial customers. Elgin Fastener Group LLC specializes in engineered fasteners, including specialty bolts, nuts, and cold-formed components for diverse industrial and OEM applications.

Major companies operating in the wheel stud market report include Meritor Inc., Dorman Products Inc., McGee Company Inc., Hendrickson Holdings LLC, Slidematic Industries Inc., Consolidated Metco Inc., Asia Bolt Industries LLC, Accuride Corporation, MNP Corporation, Stemco Products Inc., The Cold Heading Co Inc., Tramec Sloan LLC, Dayton Parts LLC, Wilson-Garner Company, Webb Wheel Products Inc., Brunner Manufacturing Co Inc., Moroso Performance Products, Fontaine Fifth Wheel, B & D Cold Headed Products, Ken-Tool, Velvac Inc., Associated Fastening Products Inc., Crown Automotive Sales Co. Inc., Valley Forge and Bolt Manufacturing Co., Kluhsman Racing Components.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wheel stud market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the wheel stud market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wheel stud market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The wheel stud market consists of sales of stud conversion kits, wheel stud repair kits, and performance wheel studs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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