hoskib

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i got some alloy wheel nuts a while back but haven't got round to putting them on, i'm going to put them on my summer wheels but i'm after some advice on a couple of points please

firstly are these done up to the same torque as steel ones?

i'm trying to buy a 6 sided socket but will a deep socket be better or worse to put them on? the normal socket i've got doesn't cover the whole of the stem/shaft, but is a longer one a bit awkward on wheel nuts?

lastly does anyone know if you can get little 'caps' to fill in the hole in the end (see pic) or is the whole idea to have them hollow all through?





any advice much appreciated, ta

Chelspeed

Don't know about the torque setting.

Deep socket will be better in that it spreads the load over more of the nut so less chance of damaging the anodising, the black coating. 6 point socket will be better than a 12 point, again less chance of damaging the anodising.

The open end is a requirement in some kinds of motorsport like hillclimbing so the scrutes can check there's enough stud engaged in the nut. But then alloy nuts are banned in this form of motorsport so not a problem.

GroupNGC8

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sorry I can't help with any answers BUT i'm looking for a set on wheel nuts - can you recall where you got them from?

Cheers
Rob

air.mech23

scoobyparts.com and rarerims do them

hoskib

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i got them from US ebay mate, from this guy eBay Motors: (20) GOLD LIGHT LUG NUTS - SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi TURBO (item 270230017672 end time Apr-26-08 02:45:17 PDT) worked out about half the price than over here

cheers for the info chelspeed

rob, i'm thinking about getting some closed end nuts so i might as well sell these. they're un-used and i'll do them for £20 delivered. if you're interested drop me a PM

stockcar

wheel nut torque is the same regardless...............
65lbs/ft

alyn

hoskib

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cheers alyn