Over size lug nuts

[75MIKE]

Anyone used over sized lug nuts on the stock 50 year old wheels? What did you use?

The cone shape lug hole are getting tired on a couple of my wheels. thanks

 

[Steve83]

That's like putting longer pushrods in the brakes because the shoes are worn out.

 

[Apogee]

How "tired" are they? Any pics or measurements? I don't know anybody that runs "oversized" lug nuts to compensate for damaged wheel stud holes, but I've seen many repaired in various ways. With steel wheels, I had a friend TIG weld his up and then remachine them back to the original size and spec. With aluminum wheels, there are companies that make steel inserts to repair and/or reinforce the lug nut seats.

 

[75MIKE]

No pictures at the moment as they are being sand blasted. The metal has been galled somewhat on the front as I stupidly used them to pull the new wheel studs through. Didn't do them any favors.

 

[Pa PITT]

... Back when I had my parts store one of my favorite customers .. Found a supplier for larger ones.
He was a round D round RACER . His fit like the 7/16 studs but yet were larger Like maybe 7/8 instead of 11/16.
Now I just pulled those sizes from you know where .. But you can understand that the larger Nut kept them from pulling through the rims in those hard curves ..
... So their out there. CHECK A SHOP that sells to those guys .

 

[tirewater]

Stretched/wallowed lug nut holes in the wheel may affect how the wheel centers on the hub. Tighten the non damaged ones first so you get the wheel properly centered on the hub.

 

[garberz]

Great opportunity to buy some new wheels!

Mark

 

[DirtDonk]

Are you speaking of "bulge seat" lug nuts? Those are the same thread size, but with a cone seat that flares out to a slightly wider stance at the base.

These are open end, but they come in closed end as well:


Paul

 

[75MIKE]

Hi Paul,

Yes, that looks like it would be the ticket adding a bit more surface area. thanks