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Wheel Nuts - Aluminium Wheels vs Steel Different?

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17 Aug 2011 15:37 #20558 by teafortwo0789
Wheel Nuts - Aluminium Wheels vs Steel Different? was created by teafortwo0789
Are the wheel nuts on Aluminium Wheels different that Steel wheels?

I want to change from Ali wheels to steel. In the parts book they have different numbers, are they really different?

I'm sure you off roaders will know. B)

Thank you.

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17 Aug 2011 15:56 #20560 by Keefe
Replied by Keefe on topic Re: Wheel Nuts - Aluminium Wheels vs Steel Different?
Just check but if I remember correctly.......

Alloys to steel = ok
Steel to alloys = new nuts/bolts.

I swapped my steel wheels on a Suzuki Carry van for alloys and used the old nuts.
I lost a wheel whilst turning into work and on checkin, the other three had come loose.
The alloy wheel nuts have a larger shoulder. I think(?) the taper is the same though.

K :)

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17 Aug 2011 18:07 #20580 by teafortwo0789
Replied by teafortwo0789 on topic Re: Wheel Nuts - Aluminium Wheels vs Steel Different?
Thank you. I'll take a good look at the taper fit and length.

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17 Aug 2011 19:15 #20585 by Keefe
Replied by Keefe on topic Re: Wheel Nuts - Aluminium Wheels vs Steel Different?
Lots of info on here.

www.performancealloys.com/wheel-nuts-wheel-bolts.aspx

In fact, this is where I got my wheel nuts from for the Carry and my Mazda.
Plenty of reading for you.

K :)

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17 Aug 2011 20:27 - 17 Aug 2011 20:35 #20598 by dirtydogz
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18 Aug 2011 22:02 #20665 by kirkynut
Replied by kirkynut on topic Re: Wheel Nuts - Aluminium Wheels vs Steel Different?
It is my understanding that the taper is different and this is why they should be the right type for the wheels.

I think a 60 deg taper is for alloys but this is an impression I have gained over time from reading, not from intended research.

I do not know what the taper is on steels.

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