on after market rims how can you determine which size lug nuts to get for it wont be undersized
how can i determine which size lug nuts to get on after market rims for it wont be undersized
My car has a manual transmission.
My car has a manual transmission.
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For your vehicle, you will need lugs nuts designated "M12-1.50". That means the lug nut is intended to thread onto a 12 mm diameter wheel stud with a thread pitch of 1.5 mm. However, you need to select a style of nut that is intended for the type of mounting seat that exists on the aftermarket wheel. There are different types of seats and selecting the right one is critical so that the nut actually stays tight. As well, you have to be sure that the thread engagement (depth that the lug nut engages on the wheel stud) is the same length of thread engagement as when you install an OEM wheel. If you desire assistance with this matching just request lug nut inspection/ installation and the responding mechanic will walk you through all the requirements and assist you in selecting a vendor for the lug nuts. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
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But when replacing your original equipment (OE) wheels, it`s important to make sure you have lug nuts that fit properly. Most OE lug nuts are not designed to fit aftermarket wheels. That`s why we recommend purchasing a wheel installation kit to ensure your new wheels come with lug nuts that fit!
You can get the lug nut`s thread size by measuring the diameter of the stud it matches. Since these measurements tend to be of small circular surfaces and need to be precise, dial or digital calipers are the best tools for the job. Your vehicle may use SAE or metric: Common SAE sizes are 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 and 5/8.
Conical lug nuts
Also known as acorn lugs, these are the most popular lug nuts in the aftermarket wheel industry. Conical lugs fit into a tapered lug hole and are very easy to use because the 60 degree slope actually centers the lug automatically when tightened.
4-bolt patterns are measured in a straight line from center to center of two bolt holes sitting directly across from each other. 5-bolt patterns can be more difficult to measure since the bolt holes are not directly across from each other.
Put simply, to find if your wheels will fit your car, measure the distance from your wheel`s center point to where it is mounted. This is the offset. Add that to half your wheel`s width to find the back space and subtract it to find the front space. Compare this to your wheel well to see if it fits.
The bolt pattern or bolt circle is vehicle-specific and cannot be changed. It must be the same as the wheel. However, some wheels are universal and can be installed on various bolt patterns, thus on multiple vehicles.
If the question “what size of sockets for lug nuts should I use” comes to your mind; the most common socket sizes for lug nuts are 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, and 22 mm, all available at Olsa Tools.
Your owner`s manual should tell you what size to get – alternatively, you can use a thread pitch gauge to find out. Whatever size or type of wheel bolts and nuts you need, Euro Car Parts can supply them.
Remember that nearly all aftermarket wheels require aftermarket lug nuts because the stock ones will not fit. The more you know about lug nuts, the more secure you and your wheels will be. Add lug nuts to your wheel purchase today!
The two easiest ways are to check the sticker plate in your car, it should be located inside the driver side door, or look online for the vehicle specifications for your exact make and model. That should tell you the standard rim size.
5×114.3, also known as 5×4.5 is a very common bolt pattern used on many Honda, Nissan, Infiniti, Lexus, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, and more. 5×114.3 wheels are available in 14″, 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ and 20″ diameters in a wide range of widths and offsets to fit just about any car, SUV or light truck on the road.
How to make sure that rims will work with tires? Width and diameter are the two factors that determine tire and rim compatibility. For diameter you`ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel.
To fit correctly, offer the proper driving dynamics, and ensure safety, the wheel must have not only the proper bolt pattern, but also the proper width, centerbore, offset, and load capacity for the vehicle.
Mismatched wheels will fit each tire differently causing uneven wear and tear. In addition, different sized wheels can lead to different sized tires which can be detrimental to your vehicle. The best case scenario is to buy the same original equipment wheels that came on your vehicle.
Wheel Adapters are used to change bolt patterns in order to properly fit wheels from one vehicle to the hub of a different vehicle. eg “6×5″ to 6×5.5″” or “14×1.5 Studs to 1/2″ Studs”. Wheel Adapters can also be used to adapt or fit aftermarket wheels meant for a different vehicle.
A set of wheel locks, regardless of the brand or design, will not prevent a determined thief from stealing your wheels. However they will deter most amateurs and “encourage” them to look for an easier target. A set of four wheel locks isn`t very expensive and it can definitely be worth it.
Each set of wheel locks have their own key. They are used to deter criminals from stealing your wheels. The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one.
The code for my Mazda locking wheelnuts key is an 8 digit number with no letters or spaces.
After you lose one lug nut, that pressure has to be distributed to the other lug nuts. Over time, this can wear down the other lug nuts on the wheel. If you are missing a lug nut on just one wheel, there will be uneven pressure on the wheel hub. This can have an effect on the wheel bearings.
The Pattern
The most common wheel patterns for 4×4 vehicles are five-, six-, and eight-lug. Traditionally domestic vehicles have simple fractional distances like 5-on-4 1/2, 5-on-5 1/2, and 8-on 6 1/2. Many modern and foreign wheels have metric distances (millimeters) like 5-on-135 and 8-on-170.
The most common thread sizes are 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″. You can usually find your factory stud size in your vehicle owner`s manual.
We have found that OEM rims are superior in over all finish quality, casting process or machining process, hardening process and conversion treatment process, aluminum alloy make up as well as design durability tests to be superior compared to 90% percent of aftermarket wheels available in the consumer market.
As a general rule of thumb, it`s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half-inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.
The short answer is no. A common mistake a car owner can make is to assume all lug nuts are the same. As with any other type of fastener, lug nuts (or lug bolts) have some variation which are often preferred by one manufacturer or another. Thus, the vehicle you own plays a role in which lug nuts you have installed.
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on after market rims how can you determine which size lug nuts to get for it wont be undersized
ANSWER : For your vehicle, you will need lugs nuts designated "M12-1.50". That means the lug nut is intended to thread onto a 12 mm diameter wheel stud with a thread pitch of 1.5 mm. However, you need to select a style of nut that is intended for the type of mounting seat that exists on the aftermarket wheel. There are different types of seats and selecting the right one is critical so that the nut actually stays tight. As well, you have to be sure that the thread engagement (depth that the lug nut engages on the wheel stud) is the same length of thread engagement as when you install an OEM wheel. If you desire assistance with this matching just request lug nut inspection/ installation and the responding mechanic will walk you through all the requirements and assist you in selecting a vendor for the lug nuts. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
How do I tell what size lug nuts I need for my rims?
ANSWER : The lug nut bolt pattern on your vehicle is 4 x 114.3. In practical terms, that means that an imaginary circle drawn through the four "bolt holes" will have a diameter of 114.3 millimeters. Of course, a bolt pattern designated "4 x 100" (100 millimeter diameter) will not work on your car because none of the bolt holes will line up.
Please note that certain wheels, even with the "same" bolt hole pattern as your original wheels, will not work properly or safely on your car due to differences in another critical wheel dimension, which is offset. Your OEM factory wheels have high positive offset and ideally any substitute wheel you are thinking of should have the identical amount of offset.
There are quite a few (dimensional) variables to consider when replacing wheels. Consequently, it is optimal to replace the wheels on your car with exact factory duplicates to avoid problems with handling and steering, interference (and consequent damage to the wheel wells) and premature wear-out of your car’s suspension. YourMechanic can help you with wise wheel and tire wheel selection, installation, and regular maintenance such as a tire rotation which is really critical because regular rotation, every 6,000 miles, will greatly extend the service life of your tires.
When I try to take my lug nuts off my aftermarket rims, i end up scraping the rims,what size lug do i need so i wont do this again
ANSWER : There are many possible sizes of sockets depending on the rim design and types of lug nuts used. Most aftermarket rims will use the same size lug nuts as original but require a thin wall type socket. Take the vehicle to a custom wheel tire shop and have them check and supply the correct socket for your cars lugs. As far as the tires rubbing the inner fender you would need to have the vehicle checked to see if it needs special spacers or the tires are too wide for the vehicle. Anytime aftermarket wheels and tires are used that do not match the original sizes, you may need vehicle modifications.
I bought two new tires and rims to put on my car and I want to know if I can make them fit.
ANSWER : Hi there. Anytime you purchase new tires and wheels that are not OEM options (which this 225/45zr17 is not), you risk creating multiple issues that will impact the vehicles performance such as ABS operation, speedometer, cruise control, and braking.
The standard rule used to be, for every inch in wheel size, you need to decrease aspect ratio (the 55 number) by one (making it a 50-series tire). Width would also increase by one size (to 215 from 205). By having a wider tire on there than is recommended, you also risk having turning radius issues and braking suspension components.
Due to these facts, I wouldn’t recommend putting those wheel and tires on your vehicle. If you were to install them, you’d need to purchase new lug nuts that are snug for that individual bolt pattern. Since we can’t see them; it’s impossible to tell you for certain if the ones you have will work.
If you’d like to know for sure, consider having one of our mobile technicians come to your home to inspect your car and suggest what to do from there.
Hello I recently hit a pothole and damgaged a rim I had. I had to replace with all new tires and rims. I first got stock rims then
ANSWER : A road force balancer is meant to check tires for pull in one direction or another and balance a tire up to about 60 mph. Some tire balancers will check tires for higher speeds. You may have an imbalance that most machines cannot measure if it comes in after 65 mph. You can see if there is a shop near you that can do high speed balancing? You may have a front axle that is causing the vibration also. I suggest installing the original rims and tires on the front only to see if problem is still there and if so have the front axles checked for damage and replaced if any damage or looseness is noted.
I have aftermarket rims on the front and back rims the front rims do not have a spacer in there seeds to my Hub how do I get them
ANSWER : Hi there. It sounds like you have a very serious issue here. If the wheels are the wrong size and they have been tightened onto the caliper and will not come off then you will be very limited at to how they can be removed. Most of the time this will take a lot of work to pry them off with a large pry bar. In some rare cases the caliper will either need to be cut or the wheel will need to be heated to remove this, but this can be dangerous. Either way the wheels or the calipers will be damaged and will need to be replaced unfortunately.
Can I drive with just one lug nut loose on one tire? The nut is stripped so I cannot take it off. But 3 out of 4 nuts are on tight
ANSWER : Hi there. I’ve seen many vehicles on the road with a lug nut missing and it does seem to work. However, what these people are unaware of is that improper/uneven wheel nut torque is a major cause of brake vibrations. The uneven/improper torque can cause the brake rotor/drum to warp. If the lug nut is loose, only drive it if you need and get the stripped nut replaced as soon as possible. I suggest having a qualified technician perform an inspection to determine if more than the lug nut needs to be replaced and avoid replacing unnecessary parts. Your Mechanic has several technicians available that can assist you with a check wheel nuts inspection.
Driving while missing a lug nut and stud
ANSWER : Hello there, driving your 2014 Ford F-150 with a missing lug nut and wheel stud is not safe. Without all the lug nuts attaching the wheel it cannot be properly torqued in a safe manor. Your vehicle should not be driven until the wheel stud is replaced and the lug nut reattached. A qualified Technician such as one from YourMechanic will be able to inspect your wheel stud and make any repairs required to make your truck safe again.
