Correct lug nuts?
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Heel & Toe
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Correct lug nuts?
When I got the car a few months ago, I felt like the Lugnuts for a little bit small. Today, after putting the tire back on one of the Lugnuts is spinning through the rim. Not sure if the rims are just worn down or if these are the wrong Lugnuts.
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But they DO like somewhat "worn". What I mean is, they've had the lugs tightened multiple times, to the point where the taper on the lug holes has been made deeper by the friction of the nuts. Also, I think the studs look somewhat longer than stock, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Agree with Peterbuilt above. It seems that someone along the way got the wrong lug nuts ( correct thread but wrong nuts). Installed them and over time the holes in the wheels got worn down. I wouldn't run that wheel or any others that look like that. If one of the nuts doesn't seat properly, it will come loose and the next thing you know so will the wheel. Just my $.02, which isn't worth as much today as it did 3 years ago...