Do I need different lugnuts?
Do I need different lugnuts? I have a set of chrome 17x9.5" ZR1's on my car. I guess they are the 36/38mm offset.
I had to replace one of the wheels but it turns out to be of different offset (50mm, I think) and the lugnuts (regular chrome acorns) go so deep inside the wheel that there is no way to fit a regular socket in there.
When the wheel was installed, the guys @ Discount Tire took a regular socket and ground it so that you could fit it in there so that they could torque the wheel properly.
I'm trying to find another wheel to match the offest of the other three, but in the meanwhile I'd like to make sure I can remove the one, if needed.
So, the question is: What do I need to do? Do I need to get different lug nuts? Get a deep socket and grind it so that it fits over the lug nuts? Or something else...?
Sorry for such a long explanation, but I wanted to give as accurate description as possible... Thanks for all the help in advance!
TS
I had to replace one of the wheels but it turns out to be of different offset (50mm, I think) and the lugnuts (regular chrome acorns) go so deep inside the wheel that there is no way to fit a regular socket in there.
When the wheel was installed, the guys @ Discount Tire took a regular socket and ground it so that you could fit it in there so that they could torque the wheel properly.
I'm trying to find another wheel to match the offest of the other three, but in the meanwhile I'd like to make sure I can remove the one, if needed.
So, the question is: What do I need to do? Do I need to get different lug nuts? Get a deep socket and grind it so that it fits over the lug nuts? Or something else...?
Sorry for such a long explanation, but I wanted to give as accurate description as possible... Thanks for all the help in advance!
TS
Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Offset has nothing to do with lugnuts . . . . FYI 17" x 9" ZR1's for the F-Car, are 50 or 56 mm . . .
Or maybe I need longer studs... Or just need to keep on looking until I find the correct wheel to match the three I alreast have.
Also, I have 17x9.5's, so, as far as I have seen, there are several different offsets. And it looks like I can't find one to match the others I already have...
Anybody else?
Here's what the three wheels all look like http://www.suikkari.net/Camaro_pics/...ure%20245.html and here is what this one in question looks like http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/Picture%20261m.JPG.
WOW! That close up pic is weird . . . . are you using the correct "acorn" style lug nut? with the slightly flared ends . . . . I run McGards which are available at Pep Boys . . .
I bought a set of acorns w/locks (some cheap brand) from O'Reilly's, but the key was messed up only after using it twice, so I bought Gorilla locks to replace them. The rest of the acorns are still the same.
With the rest of the wheels I have no problems whatsoever, just with this one. But the lugs do go deeper inside the wheel than on the others.
Even though it won't solve the problem at hand, I'll have to check the ones from PepBoys. The ones I currently have are quite worthless anyway (chrome is crumbling off already etc.).
With the rest of the wheels I have no problems whatsoever, just with this one. But the lugs do go deeper inside the wheel than on the others.
Even though it won't solve the problem at hand, I'll have to check the ones from PepBoys. The ones I currently have are quite worthless anyway (chrome is crumbling off already etc.).
Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Man I keep looking at that pic . . . . It does not look right . . . almost as if the lug holes have been drilled out . . . .
Well, at least so far the wheel has stayed on without a problem. Trending Topics
Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
WOW! That close up pic is weird . . . . are you using the correct "acorn" style lug nut? with the slightly flared ends . . . . I run McGards which are available at Pep Boys . . .
Okay, here is an image of my Trans Am's left rear Camaro SS 10-spoke wheel with these black chrome lug nuts.
Last edited by David 2002 WS6; Oct 13, 2004 at 05:01 PM. Reason: Forgot to include picture of one of my wheels.
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