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bought some alloys but do i need different nuts

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07 Jul 2013 20:05 #76356 by jamesey

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hi ive got some steel wheels on my jimny and my freind has given me some proper jimny alloys with c track bfg pattern tyres from a 04 plate , would i need different wheel nuts for these? anyone got any?

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07 Jul 2013 21:04 #76371 by markyp2000

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Yes and it also depends what alloys thay are

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07 Jul 2013 22:25 #76387 by helijohn

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Usually it's the curse of buying second hand.

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08 Jul 2013 19:14 #76479 by jamesey

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these type

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08 Jul 2013 19:42 #76489 by helijohn

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jamesey wrote: these type

As I recall, some alloys have a steel insert so you can use lug nuts similar (and in some cases the same) as the steel ones (Ie often cone shape) but some alloys don't have inserts so need a more dedicated nut, often flat washered.

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08 Jul 2013 20:00 #76491 by markyp2000

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You will need new nuts sir lol the alloy nuts have a different tapper than steels

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09 Jul 2013 04:09 #76509 by Halford

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try PerformanceAlloys.com if you're having bother

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09 Jul 2013 05:12 #76511 by JivingDaddy

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helijohn wrote:
jamesey wrote: these type

As I recall, some alloys have a steel insert so you can use lug nuts similar (and in some cases the same) as the steel ones (Ie often cone shape) but some alloys don't have inserts so need a more dedicated nut, often flat washered.

Same wheels, I bought these. Fit perfectly.

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