Are all C5/Z06 lugs the same?
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Drifting
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Are all C5/Z06 lugs the same?
Right now I am having a set of Z06 Chromies and new tires installed. The wheels and lugs are originally from West Coast Corvettes, but I bought them used a few weeks ago from a fellow here in town.
The shop called a few minutes ago telling me that the inside of the new chrome lugs are quite rusted, and they're using my factory (97 C5) lugs instead, since they didn't want the rust to cause problems on the wheel studs.
My question is: Are all C5 wheels and lugs the same? i.e. is there any potential incompatibility between the Z06 wheels and the lugs from my fat-spoke 97 wheels?
With my GSX, I had to use the appropriate lugs with my K1's versus stock wheels, so I just want to make sure that GM's stuff all interchanges, or if not, that I should get new lugs in a hurry!
As a secondary question, they said that my pressure sensors would not fit in the new Z06 fronts, although the rears were apparently fine. Ah well - I'm not using runflats anymore anyways. Is that something you guys have experience before?
I guess I can sell the sensors now for a few extra bucks - thanks for any help.
-Jake
The shop called a few minutes ago telling me that the inside of the new chrome lugs are quite rusted, and they're using my factory (97 C5) lugs instead, since they didn't want the rust to cause problems on the wheel studs.
My question is: Are all C5 wheels and lugs the same? i.e. is there any potential incompatibility between the Z06 wheels and the lugs from my fat-spoke 97 wheels?
With my GSX, I had to use the appropriate lugs with my K1's versus stock wheels, so I just want to make sure that GM's stuff all interchanges, or if not, that I should get new lugs in a hurry!
As a secondary question, they said that my pressure sensors would not fit in the new Z06 fronts, although the rears were apparently fine. Ah well - I'm not using runflats anymore anyways. Is that something you guys have experience before?
I guess I can sell the sensors now for a few extra bucks - thanks for any help.
-Jake
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Re: Are all C5/Z06 lugs the same? (JakeL)
You should have no compatability problem. They (or you) should be able to clean up the chrome lug nuts with a little rust remover or the type of acid they use to clean cement. A (small) touch of anti-seize compound is a good idea too. :)
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Re: Are all C5/Z06 lugs the same? (JakeL)
I believe the Z06 comes with lug nut covers that screw onto the end of the lug nuts.
I do not believe your 97 would have the type of lug nut with the threads on the outer end to accommodate the lug nut covers.
I have Z06 chrome repros and was provided chrome lug nut covers with them. I had to buy the threaded lug nuts to complete my install.
It seems now every one has gone to just buying chrome lug nuts and thus do not require the covers and threads.
To answer your question there that difference but if you are going with chrome lug nuts the difference will not affect your setup.
Hope this helps!
I do not believe your 97 would have the type of lug nut with the threads on the outer end to accommodate the lug nut covers.
I have Z06 chrome repros and was provided chrome lug nut covers with them. I had to buy the threaded lug nuts to complete my install.
It seems now every one has gone to just buying chrome lug nuts and thus do not require the covers and threads.
To answer your question there that difference but if you are going with chrome lug nuts the difference will not affect your setup.
Hope this helps!
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Re: Are all C5/Z06 lugs the same? (carpe dm)
You should have no compatability problem. They (or you) should be able to clean up the chrome lug nuts with a little rust remover or the type of acid they use to clean cement. A (small) touch of anti-seize compound is a good idea too. :)
