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Old 06-28-2004, 09:33 PM
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Aftermarket Wheel Installation

Has anyone experienced difficulty installing his or her new wheels? It appears my fronts will not go on because of the stud sticking out from the rotor.
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Re: Aftermarket Wheel Installation

Also, it seems like the lug nuts that came with the wheels are a little too big. I cannot get a socket to "bite" without effing up the rim. Any ideas?

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Re: Aftermarket Wheel Installation

remove the nuts in the fronts and buy a thin walled socket.

 
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Thanks, but what is this stud/peg/rod, or whatever you call it, for? I'm sure it has a purpose or else it wouldn't be there, right?

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Re: Aftermarket Wheel Installation

prevents user from placing the factory rears on the front.

 
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Re: Aftermarket Wheel Installation

Thanks for your help. It seems, though, no one around here [Millersville, MD] sells "thin-walled" sockets. I went to Sears, Pep Boys, Home Depot, Lowes, Auto Zone, Advance Auto, and even Mr. Tire. None of these places have the right socket, but they ALL suggested I go to one of the other places. Go figure...

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i was actually gonna ask about rotating front and rear tires and if the stocks (18's) were the same size front and rear. I guess not lol. I was just gonna try and save the tread on my tires for when i sell them in a few weeks

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you can always break down the tires and swap left to right. but i dont know if its worth the trouble.

 
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Re: Aftermarket Wheel Installation

you can purchase them online, but i have no experience with this. i purchased tuner lugs from a local shop. they are open ended lugs that have the adapter / key attach on the inside for removal / installation. if your lug holes aren't that deep that would be your best bet, while also adding some security and imo aesthetics.

 
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