Date:         Thu, 11 May 2006 09:10:21 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel Lugs - Questions
Comments: To: dlwilhite@comcast.net
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On 5/10/06, David Wilhite <dlwilhite@comcast.net> wrote:
> Speaking of tires and wheels I had forgotten that the set of 14" alloys from the Syncro has a set of lug nuts all around and that I have lug bolts up front on my Westy.   So that brought up some questions.
>
> 1.  Do I need to buy a longer lug bolt to use up front?

Yes, and with conical seats if you are converting from steel wheels.

> 2.  Can I install some lugs up front so I can use the alloy lug nuts all around?

If by "lugs" you mean studs, sure you can. The sell screw in studs. My
the time you're done, it will have cost as much as using factory
bolts. I can get them for $3. These are galvanized (from SA) rather
than chrome. Otherwise, works the same way.

> 3.  Can I use the lug nuts that came from the Syncro for the rear or does something need to be changed here too?

They should bolt right one. VW went to conical seat lugnuts so that
they did not have to switch to longer studs to install alloy wheels
which have thicker (than steel) mounting pads.

Cheers,

BenT