Lug nuts? why?
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Lug nuts? thanks & Follow up!
I have an 86 with the original rims. The Lug Nuts have that strange setup - with threads on the outside. Was this the set-up for all C-4's. How nessisary/important are they?.
Can they be safely replaced with any lugnut with the tapered shoulders? and can I buy em at Kragen or is a communist plot by GM - I bet the dealers are getting a mint for these things!
Carl Johansson
Can they be safely replaced with any lugnut with the tapered shoulders? and can I buy em at Kragen or is a communist plot by GM - I bet the dealers are getting a mint for these things!
Carl Johansson
Last edited by Carl Johansson; Feb 2, 2006 at 01:44 PM. Reason: added info
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The outside threads are for these: lug nut cap
The caps' only function is appearance, unless keeping the lug nut clean is somehow more important on a Vette than on other cars.
The caps' only function is appearance, unless keeping the lug nut clean is somehow more important on a Vette than on other cars.
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Originally Posted by Carl Johansson
I have an 86 with the original rims. The Lug Nuts have that strange setup - with threads on the outside. Was this the set-up for all C-4's. How nessisary/important are they?.
Can they be safely replaced with any lugnut with the tapered shoulders? and can I buy em at Kragen or is a communist plot by GM - I bet the dealers are getting a mint for these things!
Carl Johansson
Can they be safely replaced with any lugnut with the tapered shoulders? and can I buy em at Kragen or is a communist plot by GM - I bet the dealers are getting a mint for these things!
Carl Johansson
Any parts store will carry them (I've bought both the lug nuts and the plastic caps at Napa and Autozone).
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Originally Posted by kalister1
The outside threads are for chrome/plastic covers, at least that is what I have on my 93.
(sorry I had to say it). Unless I am mistaken, the 86 did not need those type lug nuts.(I may need to stand corrected... but I can't find a good pic of an 86 with stock rims to verify my comment).
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Originally Posted by kwik_ta
That's what I was thinking... but didn't the 86 have a lug/wheel cap to hide the nuts and studs (sorry I had to say it). Unless I am mistaken, the 86 did not need those type lug nuts.
(I may need to stand corrected... but I can't find a good pic of an 86 with stock rims to verify my comment).
(sorry I had to say it). Unless I am mistaken, the 86 did not need those type lug nuts.(I may need to stand corrected... but I can't find a good pic of an 86 with stock rims to verify my comment).
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Thanks - followup
Thanks for the info guys - and yes I do have the turbine style wheels!
youre answers may have helped me solve the mystery that is haunting me. 3 of my wheels are sans lug nut caps. The 4th has what I have assumed to be a different lug nut style - so I was going to replace it. But now - if someone put a set of chrome covers on 1 set of lugs - That would explain it.
However - 1 problem - when I take that particular wheel off - I use a different size socket to remove the lugs - so would a capped lug come off as one piece? If so - would you use another wrench to take off the original lugs?
Carl "what to do with 2 different nuts" Johansson
youre answers may have helped me solve the mystery that is haunting me. 3 of my wheels are sans lug nut caps. The 4th has what I have assumed to be a different lug nut style - so I was going to replace it. But now - if someone put a set of chrome covers on 1 set of lugs - That would explain it.
However - 1 problem - when I take that particular wheel off - I use a different size socket to remove the lugs - so would a capped lug come off as one piece? If so - would you use another wrench to take off the original lugs?
Carl "what to do with 2 different nuts" Johansson
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Originally Posted by Carl Johansson
Thanks for the info guys - and yes I do have the turbine style wheels!
youre answers may have helped me solve the mystery that is haunting me. 3 of my wheels are sans lug nut caps. The 4th has what I have assumed to be a different lug nut style - so I was going to replace it. But now - if someone put a set of chrome covers on 1 set of lugs - That would explain it.
However - 1 problem - when I take that particular wheel off - I use a different size socket to remove the lugs - so would a capped lug come off as one piece? If so - would you use another wrench to take off the original lugs?
Carl "what to do with 2 different nuts" Johansson
youre answers may have helped me solve the mystery that is haunting me. 3 of my wheels are sans lug nut caps. The 4th has what I have assumed to be a different lug nut style - so I was going to replace it. But now - if someone put a set of chrome covers on 1 set of lugs - That would explain it.
However - 1 problem - when I take that particular wheel off - I use a different size socket to remove the lugs - so would a capped lug come off as one piece? If so - would you use another wrench to take off the original lugs?
Carl "what to do with 2 different nuts" Johansson
The earlier years' caps may have a different hex size, if that's what you meant. I don't know for sure. If you meant that those lug nuts take a different socket than the ones on the other 3 wheels, then you have an interesting situation going on.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Originally Posted by jrp
The caps are removed from the lug nut first, they are just plastic.
AND DON'T USE ANY AMOUNT OF FORCE TO TAKE THE CAPS OFF!!! ie - impacts or power tools. They are plastic and strip out or crack very easy. Also don't put them back on in that fashion either.
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Originally Posted by kwik_ta
Originally Posted by jrp
The caps are removed from the lug nut first, they are just plastic.
AND DON'T USE ANY AMOUNT OF FORCE TO TAKE THE CAPS OFF!!! ie - impacts or power tools. They are plastic and strip out or crack very easy. Also don't put them back on in that fashion either.
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Originally Posted by jrp
Come to think of it, it would be impossible not to take the caps off first anyway. They are threaded in the same direction.
Carl - "stuck with 2 different nuts" Johansson
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Originally Posted by AZC4Guy
Carl, where do ya live? You can have my oem lugs, they are just collecting dust in the garage.
I live in Central california.
I'll shoot you my address via e-mail - if thats OK!
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Originally Posted by jrp
The earlier years' caps may have a different hex size, if that's what you meant. I don't know for sure. If you meant that those lug nuts take a different socket than the ones on the other 3 wheels, then you have an interesting situation going on.
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Lugnuts
'House Of Wheels' sells chrome capped lugnuts with a locking feature that work really well and look good with your wheels, for about $20.00. I have them on my 2000 C-5 wheels. Those plastic caps are a PITA.
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Originally Posted by Don Kisamore
'House Of Wheels' sells chrome capped lugnuts with a locking feature that work really well and look good with your wheels, for about $20.00. I have them on my 2000 C-5 wheels. Those plastic caps are a PITA.
