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
My rims are 17 inch rims (17×7"/5×114.3mm) and do i need a different tool instead? I also have my tires scraping the inside a tiny bit when i turn hard inward and dont know if i need a wheel spacer or something else?
My car has 92172 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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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.
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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!
M12x1. 5 Bulge Acorn Wheel Lug Nut (3/4″ Hex – Conical Seat)
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.
13/16 Hex. Lug nuts will not fit OEM lug wrench.
Lug patterns vary widely between Honda models, so knowing the right lug pattern for your vehicle is essential if you want to treat your ride to a new set of rims. Whether you`re driving a snug Honda Civic or a spacious Honda Odyssey, you may want to give your wheels an upgrade or swap out your old rims.
If you are missing a lug nut, it is important to have it replaced as soon as possible. It is potentially dangerous to drive around with a missing lug nut because of the extra pressure exerted on the wheel. This pressure can damage the wheel bearings, studs, and cause other lug nuts to fall off.
Loose wheel nuts / bolts can occur for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to) under-torqueing, over-torqueing, differential thermal contraction, and improper mating surfaces. Many people use air impact wrenches to fit the wheels to trailers, cars and trucks.
Lug wrench: For greater leverage when removing lug nuts, get a cross-shaped lug wrench. It`s better than the L-shaped tire iron that probably came with your vehicle.
Can you use any 5-lug rim for your car? No, there are no universal rims. So, if you are replacing your car wheels – due to wear and tear or for a customized look – the bolt pattern of the new rims must match the pattern of the car`s hub.
It depends. Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.
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.
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.
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.
Usually, yes. It depends on the shape of the seat (i.e. the bit of the wheel the nut grips against). Steel wheels will always have a tapered nut seat, wheras alloys often have a squared-off one. You might be lucky and find your alloys have the same angle of taper, obviously it depends on the design of the wheel.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
