…wheel's stock lug nuts or bolts, other options will require something different if the new wheel's lug seat type is different. Also, you'll need new lug nuts or bolts if the hole in the face of the wheel needs tuner style lugs or if the center cap requires a shorter lug. When ordering,…
…to track wheels and back, switching from the factory lug bolts to a stud kit will save you time and trouble. Should you happen to cross-thread a nut, the nut and stud can be replaced more easily than a hub that has had a cross-threaded bolt screwed in. These kits are currently available in 14x1.25…
…sure to package your return for shipping as shown in illustration below. Use the checklist that follows to ensure safe delivery. 1. Remove lug nuts or bolts and discard. Loose hardware in the package can damage the wheel. 2. If center caps are on wheels, secure with TAPE. A loose cap can irreparably…
…needed. Your invoice will indicate the quantity of nuts or bolts required, plus size, pitch, seat design, length and even the size of the lug wrench you'll need. And we'll always recommend that you keep those Original Equipment lug nuts or bolts because if you ever need to use that factory spare,…
…garages. I take lug nut torque responsibility into my own hands, literally. When one torques a lug nut or bolt, they're effectively stretching the lug stud or bolt. This is why I recommend always using the lug torque specified in your vehicle's owner's manual and tightening lugs in a crisscross…
…out for a ride and smooth as silk. Always check your lug nuts a day or two after a tire has been removed, and re-torque them. It is very important. If I wouldn't have done that, she would have lost a wheel and sheared off most of her lug bolts on the front passenger side within a few days and most…
…you over-tighten the wheels, you risk ruining the lug nut or hub, among other things. Once your threads are clean, feel free to apply the lug hardware by hand before you finish the tightening process with a torque wrench. Be sure to follow the bolt pattern that corresponds with your vehicle. And…
For the enthusiast who takes his/her BMW to the track on a regular basis, using the Original Equipment lug bolts can prove to be cumbersome when removing or replacing wheels frequently. In an effort to support our friends that autocross or race their cars at any level, Tire Rack is proud to offer…
…for a smooth and trouble free installation once the package arrives. This may include lug nuts or lug bolts if a different size or type is needed. We also supply a lug adapter if needed to interface the new lug with your factory wrench. Centering rings are used as a placeholder to correctly position…
…Tech: Proper Lug Nuts or Lug Bolts While many aftermarket alloy wheels are designed to use your car's original lug nuts or bolts, others require new hardware. It may be something as critical as differences in the wheel's lug seat design as shown below, or something as simple as shorter lug heads to…
…16" steel wheel for Volkswagen applications. It's similar to the wheel it replaced, but is designed to accept the ball or radius seat lug bolts that come with your VW. These wheels are economically priced at $58 each* and are intended for use with Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Packages.…
…consider purchasing a fender lip roller. The rolling tool fits all four- and five-lug wheel hubs up to 120mm bolt circle with hubs up to 72.5mm. Includes dished washers and vehicle lug bolts. Forming arm adjusts from 14" to 22-3/4" to roll lips flat. Delrin® ball bearing system forms…
…4.53 5 x 115 5 x 4.72 5 x 120 5 x 4.75 5 x 120.65 5 x 5.12 5 x 130 Bolt pattern or bolt circle is the diameter of an imaginary circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Bolt patterns can be 4-, 5-, 6-, or 8-lug holes. A bolt circle of 4x100 would indicate a 4-lug pattern on a circle with a…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Wheel Tech: Wheel Lug Torquing Proper wheel installation requires the wheel-attaching hardware (lug nuts or bolts) be tightened to the recommended torque specification for the vehicle make, model and year. Torque…
…wheels and Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D snow tires (225/40-18 and 265/35-18) with great results! The wheels are designed to reuse the Porsche center caps and lug bolts for a "factory" look that works perfectly. For the perfect snow tire and wheel package for your perfect Porsche, start here!
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