In a message dated 98-05-12 11:17:44 EDT, wesn@ESKIMO.COM writes: << in fact, the lug nut from the steel wheel only caught about 50% of the nut thread. I realize that the alloy wheel nuts have a different shoulder angle, but it still appears that the stud must be changed to fully engage even a steeper shouldered lug nut. >>
nope. get yourself some alloy wheel rear lug nuts. thats all you need. chris |
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