Lug Nut size??
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Lug Nut size??
Stupid ?? I know but does anyone know what size the lug nut is on a stock C6 coupe, 1/2 inch or 7/16? Buying some new lug nuts and I wasn't sure. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Vettin Man
Stupid ?? I know but does anyone know what size the lug nut is on a stock C6 coupe, 1/2 inch or 7/16? Buying some new lug nuts and I wasn't sure. Thanks.
M12 x 1.5
Hex Size
3/4
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Corvettes are metric
19 mm nuts
and get a 6 sided deep socket 19mm with a 1/4" drive
19 mm nuts
and get a 6 sided deep socket 19mm with a 1/4" drive
Last edited by VET4LES; Dec 31, 2005 at 07:13 PM.
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Thanks guys. I am trying to find a set of black ones that will work. I have Competition Gray wheels and think the chrome lug nuts look a little bit out of place. Since I have a black car I was thinking black lug nuts would look great on it. Any ideas??
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Originally Posted by Vettin Man
Thanks guys. I am trying to find a set of black ones that will work. I have Competition Gray wheels and think the chrome lug nuts look a little bit out of place. Since I have a black car I was thinking black lug nuts would look great on it. Any ideas??
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
A 1/2" drive might work better. A 3/4" or 19mm socket both work fine.
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Originally Posted by Vettin Man
Thanks guys. I am trying to find a set of black ones that will work. I have Competition Gray wheels and think the chrome lug nuts look a little bit out of place. Since I have a black car I was thinking black lug nuts would look great on it. Any ideas??
Sorry I don't have a pic with the black lugs ...
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I'd get a torque wrench too !!
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Originally Posted by vetdude
Are these the same as the C5 lugnuts? I ask because I have a set of brand new wheel locks I never used on my C5 that I'd like to use on my C6. Especially since the polished wheels may become a "collector item."
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Originally Posted by vetdude
Are these the same as the C5 lugnuts? I ask because I have a set of brand new wheel locks I never used on my C5 that I'd like to use on my C6. Especially since the polished wheels may become a "collector item."
Diffenitly a good torque wrench, not the needle kind. Craftsman. Two major uses are wheels ( 100 ft lbs) and if you start doing brakes. The caliper mounting braket at 125 ft lbs.
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Originally Posted by YellowVette22
So The Spec On A Lug Nut is 100 ft Lbs?
Just put the nuts on a tighten with a deep socket 19 fairly tight, then crank them down with the sochet, then torque to 100 ft lbs.
I use an impact wrentch and it gets them 75-80 ft lbs, then the sochet wrench to about a 100 then torque to 100.
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Shameless Hijack :)
While we're on the subject of lug nuts 
, I've been trying to find a source for a 3/4" or 19mm socket which includes a soft insert (nylon? Al?) to protect against scratching/marring of my '04's chrome lug nuts. Any/all suggestions would be most appreciated!
, I've been trying to find a source for a 3/4" or 19mm socket which includes a soft insert (nylon? Al?) to protect against scratching/marring of my '04's chrome lug nuts. Any/all suggestions would be most appreciated!
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Originally Posted by mneblett
While we're on the subject of lug nuts , I've been trying to find a source for a 3/4" or 19mm socket which includes a soft insert (nylon? Al?) to protect against scratching/marring of my '04's chrome lug nuts. Any/all suggestions would be most appreciated!
, I've been trying to find a source for a 3/4" or 19mm socket which includes a soft insert (nylon? Al?) to protect against scratching/marring of my '04's chrome lug nuts. Any/all suggestions would be most appreciated!If it doesn't work go to www.madvet.com and click on Wheels and Tires on the left. It's the only place I've seen them so far.
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Originally Posted by Vettin Man
Try this link: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=5650
If it doesn't work go to www.madvet.com and click on Wheels and Tires on the left. It's the only place I've seen them so far.
If it doesn't work go to www.madvet.com and click on Wheels and Tires on the left. It's the only place I've seen them so far.
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Corvettes are metric
19 mm nuts
and get a 6 sided deep socket 19mm with a 1/4" drive
19 mm nuts
and get a 6 sided deep socket 19mm with a 1/4" drive
1/4 drive for lug nuts
