wheel nuts

[NIPPY]

can i use the standard wheel nuts for alloy wheels? or is it better if i get some other kinds?

 

[karlj]

You need proper alloy nuts otherwise you run the risk of the alloys cracking

 

[mckenziecz]

yes you can, as soon as they fit properly. dont use alloy nuts, I find them dangerous

 

[NIPPY]

haha so whats the best, i think my wheel nutz fit the alloys alright tbf! i will get a set of locking nuts as well, as the alloys have wheel nut covers any way

 

[Seb_]

I used the stock nuts on my Super S alloys during one year+ and never had trouble. Ask a pro at tyre shop

 

[MATTHEWE]

Well
it is cool.
You need proper alloy nuts otherwise you run the risk of the alloys cracking
Thanks for sharing.http://www.micra.org.uk/images/smilies/wow.gif

 

[superls]

nissan use standard nuts with there alloys so will be fine

 

[NIPPY]

haha ok, am still mixed wether to use stock nuts, as there is about an equal saying yes or no :glare:

 

[superls]

well the K11 SR came with factory fitted alloys, Nissan used standard steel wheel nuts to fix them so there ya go all the evidence you need lol

granted some cars (my mates old escort for example) needed different nuts to fit alloys as the taper was different, but you should be fine

 

[sr20bud]

yeah as long as the taper is the same as superls says you will be fine i used steel nuts on every car ive had with alloys never once had an issue

 

[NIPPY]

do most alloys and nut have 60 degree taper?

 

[hoodedreeper]

Depends,some of the early VWs have a different seat type (more rounded than a straight 60 deg taper) and some of the landrover/jags have a flat seat

But majority of wheels come with a 60 deg taper on the wheel,but best to check before hand Depends how old the wheels are aswell

 

[hoodedreeper]

Oh and make sure the tape of the nut goes first so that meets the wheels (and not the other way round,with the taper facing away as you'll have problems)

 

[r-reg-sr]

i got them original sr stainless looking nuts,,,,,,,,,,on the sr alloys
but the steel wheel original nuts are better and have the taper. you need one out the 4 nuts to be locking security one to be a surer person