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learner
17-02-2005, 03:31 AM
wanna get lug nuts for da wheels... but there are few different sizes?
anyone know wats da size of the euro wheel nuts?
thx
REV888
17-02-2005, 12:06 PM
Just go into Bob Jane T Mart I did they sorted it all out for me.
learner
17-02-2005, 12:28 PM
thx rev888
but... i am getting some light weight nuts from overseas...
so i have to know da size... anyone know?
REV888
17-02-2005, 12:30 PM
thx rev888
but... i am getting some light weight nuts from overseas...
so i have to know da size... anyone know?

Still you can pop in to them and ask them the size ;)
LOC888
17-02-2005, 12:38 PM
Rays Lugnuts r the way 2 go..
aka_NSX
17-02-2005, 01:05 PM
honda is using M12 x P1.5

but if u r not changing the wheels u may not use the rays one since the OEM wheels is round on the end nuts, thats what i think but may be i'm wrong
learner
17-02-2005, 01:23 PM
thx aka_NSX:D
cmf
18-02-2005, 09:19 AM
Spoon makes a lug that is a Honda replacement (rounded ends). Think it's only the gunmetal ones though. All others should be tapered.
TwEigh
18-02-2005, 03:35 PM
what are the advantages changing the lug nuts other than to prevent the rims from getting stolen? like to reduce vibration etc?
tanghy
18-02-2005, 10:09 PM
but if u r not changing the wheels u may not use the rays one since the OEM wheels is round on the end nuts,


do not use rays tapered nuts with OEM wheels
it will be at yr own peril!
yfin
19-02-2005, 09:19 AM
What if I am using aftermarket rims - ok to use stock nuts?
cmf
19-02-2005, 01:22 PM
What if I am using aftermarket rims - ok to use stock nuts?


Probably not. Most aftermarket wheels use tapered lugs of some sort. Since Hondas have rounded lugs, it won't match up right.
yfin
19-02-2005, 01:33 PM
Probably not. Most aftermarket wheels use tapered lugs of some sort. Since Hondas have rounded lugs, it won't match up right.

Hmm, interesting. What problems can occur? When my rims were fitted by a tyre shop they didn't say anything about the nuts being inappropriate. I would love those Rays nuts but they are bloody expensive for what you get.
tanghy
19-02-2005, 01:53 PM
if you are using aftermarket rims and they have tapered nut holes and you use stock acorn nuts, you have a improper fit, for short term shoudl be ok , for long term with alot of stress, hard to say what things may happen
yfin
19-02-2005, 01:57 PM
if you are using aftermarket rims and they have tapered nut holes and you use stock acorn nuts, you have a improper fit, for short term shoudl be ok , for long term with alot of stress, hard to say what things may happen

I've got Japanese Prodrive rims - probably tapered? Will email you re price for Rays blue nuts

Not happy as the tyre shop who fitted my rims looked at the stock nuts and said they fit fine. I have noticed, however, if anyone uses a gun to tighten my wheel nuts it is impossible to get the nuts off. This explains it - they don't fit properly. Thanks guys
tanghy
19-02-2005, 02:16 PM
things that shops do wrong
use rattle guns on wheel nuts
#1 u can't get it off
#2 when u do get it off, u risk snapping the wheel bolt
#3 everything u ask, u get told you be rite mate
cmf
21-02-2005, 03:50 AM
Yeah, if you ever go into a shop to rotate wheels, or anything for that matter, tell them to do it BY HAND. Don't use air tools, especially on nice wheels like those Prodrives. It'll only scratch up your wheels, and you probably are not getting your wheels back on torqued to specs, which DOES make a difference. Never, never, ever, use air tools on your aftermarket wheels. Bad stuff if you ask me. .02