problem getting wheels on... not what you think

[theSOB]

so i got some cheap wheels while in texas just because, well, they were cheap and i like the look. i ran into a problem getting them on. the bolt pattern is correct and the fit on the lugs just fine but the problem is i can't get a lug nut in the hole to tighten them. here are some pics:

here's the wheel, 2 lug patterns. our pattern that i'm using is the holes on the corners(not the ones directly on top, bottom, left, right)


here is the stock lug nut next to the holes. notice how much bigger it is


here is a lug stud in one of the holes, showing very little room around it


So what do you suggest? i'm planning on getting extended studs anyways, do you think some aftermarket lug nuts will fit? or should i drill out the holes so the nuts fit? thanks for all your info!

[JoshM]

Get the correct lug nuts.
Autozone/Pep Boys calls them "tuner lug nuts".

[Adriann yo]

Get the correct lug nuts.
Autozone/Pep Boys calls them "tuner lug nuts".

Yea, my friend ran into the same problem. His stock lugs didn't fit in the hole because of the washer looking thing at the end of the lug nut. You're just going to have to buy those 'tuner lug nuts'.

[visualpoet]

You also might want to check and see if you need hubcentric rings. They fill the gap between the hub lip on the car, and the center hole of the wheel (if there is one, sometimes there isn't). They keep the wheel from getting knocked off center on a hard bump.

[theSOB]

You also might want to check and see if you need hubcentric rings. They fill the gap between the hub lip on the car, and the center hole of the wheel (if there is one, sometimes there isn't). They keep the wheel from getting knocked off center on a hard bump.

wow i never even thought about that. thanks!

[visualpoet]

wow i never even thought about that. thanks!

I didn't either until the wheels I bought were missing one. Took them off the donor car and thought "WTF are these things?"

[cb7 dohc]

you need to get some tuner lug nuts go to autozone or a tire shop on the side of the road

[JoshM]

Get the correct lug nuts.
Autozone/Pep Boys calls them "tuner lug nuts".

you need to get some tuner lug nuts go to autozone or a tire shop on the side of the road

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[777]

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