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bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
07 Jul 2013 20:05 #76356
by jamesey
bought some alloys but do i need different nuts was created by jamesey
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
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Replied by markyp2000 on topic bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
Yes and it also depends what alloys thay are
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07 Jul 2013 22:25 #76387
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Replied by helijohn on topic bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
Usually it's the curse of buying second hand.
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08 Jul 2013 19:14 #76479
by jamesey
Replied by jamesey on topic bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
these type
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08 Jul 2013 19:42 #76489
by helijohn
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.
Replied by helijohn on topic bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
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
Replied by markyp2000 on topic bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
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
Replied by Halford on topic bought some alloys but do i need different nuts
try
PerformanceAlloys.com
if you're having bother
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09 Jul 2013 05:12 #76511
by JivingDaddy
Same wheels, I bought these. Fit perfectly.
Lock Nuts
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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.
Lock Nuts
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