new rim but how do i put them on

Slickjr09 · Post by **Slickjr09** » November 20th, 2007, 5:25 pm

Well i have new 17in rims and they go on fine but the rim holes are not big enough for the lug nut to fit in is there extensions or something thanks oh and its a 92 gs

Vanished · Post by **Vanished** » November 20th, 2007, 6:42 pm

Just drill out the holes to make them bigger.

Kidding don't. You need after market lug nuts.

Slickjr09 · Post by **Slickjr09** » November 20th, 2007, 7:53 pm

and where do i get them is there a special name or any thing? thanks

umcamara · Post by **umcamara** » November 20th, 2007, 9:34 pm

Slickjr09 wrote:and where do i get them is there a special name or any thing? thanks

Autoparts stores that are native to wherever you're from.

rekognize · Post by **rekognize** » November 21st, 2007, 9:56 am

Tuner lugs

12x1.5mm

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » November 21st, 2007, 2:36 pm

yah those are it

Slickjr09 · Post by **Slickjr09** » November 22nd, 2007, 1:22 pm

yupp i got it, i was just scared because the holes where so tiny thanks

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » November 25th, 2007, 7:52 am

When you use tuner lugs like that make sure you clean your lugs and maybe put some anti-size on them. The end of those lugs is open so water can get in there and cause rusting and can make it hard to get off. I also recomend torqing them and checking the specs on it once in awhile. Its a known problem on Tuner lugs to come loose. espeially with cheap ones.

jason5151 · Post by **jason5151** » November 27th, 2007, 2:09 am

also make sure you have centric rings for your rims cuz if you go over a big pot hole you might uncenter your rims ,this meaning your rims will not rotate on your hubs in a circular motion but in an elliptical motion which is not safe..
as far as drilling out the holes do this at your own discretion because these rims were obviously not designed for your ride.. drive safe!

jason5151 · Post by **jason5151** » November 27th, 2007, 2:10 am

also make sure you have centric rings for your rims cuz if you go over a big pot hole you might uncenter your rims ,this meaning your rims will not rotate on your hubs in a circular motion but in an elliptical motion which is not safe..
as far as drilling out the holes do this at your own discretion because these rims were obviously not designed for your ride.. drive safe!

jason5151 · Post by **jason5151** » November 27th, 2007, 2:10 am

also make sure you have centric rings for your rims cuz if you go over a big pot hole you might uncenter your rims ,this meaning your rims will not rotate on your hubs in a circular motion but in an elliptical motion which is not safe..
as far as drilling out the holes do this at your own discretion because these rims were obviously not designed for your ride.. drive safe!

jason5151 · Post by **jason5151** » November 27th, 2007, 2:10 am

also make sure you have centric rings for your rims cuz if you go over a big pot hole you might uncenter your rims ,this meaning your rims will not rotate on your hubs in a circular motion but in an elliptical motion which is not safe..
as far as drilling out the holes do this at your own discretion because these rims were obviously not designed for your ride.. drive safe!

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » November 27th, 2007, 12:29 pm

mx3autozam wrote:When you use tuner lugs like that make sure you clean your lugs and maybe put some anti-size on them. The end of those lugs is open so water can get in there and cause rusting and can make it hard to get off. I also recomend torqing them and checking the specs on it once in awhile. Its a known problem on Tuner lugs to come loose. espeially with cheap ones.

I would recommend spline drive nuts. None of the problems listed above plus the key doesn't round off in the hole making it diffcult to remove with out special tools. The external splines give more contact area making it less likely to strip the key or nut. Also applying anti-seize compound/ grease or oil to the lugs changes the torque value being applied. There is actually a formula to calculate the the reduction in torque with a given lubricant to be applied to the fastener to correct to the "dry" torque spec.