Lug nut sizes

JustJordan · Post by **JustJordan** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:17 pm

So I'm not sure I understand lug nut sizes..

Neons use 12mmx1.5
So if I got some wheels that were 14mmx1.5 (but the same bolt pattern and offset) I would need a new set of lugs nuts for them to fit properly or no? Or does that even make sense????!

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:41 pm

No, that doesn't make sense

The wheel should have no bearing on the stud size, unless the wheel had extremely small lug openings.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:04 pm

Seems like the bolt hole used to be larger? M14 instead of M12? Anybody?

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:17 pm

What kind of wheels did you get? It could be that the wheels have the lug holes drilled (or made) to fit a 14mm stud. That wouldn't matter as much if the wheel is hub centric, but if the lug nut doesn't sit flush in the hole, that would be pretty bad.

JustJordan · Post by **JustJordan** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:11 pm

Supposedly they are off a Jetta. They have nearly new tires so I just wanted to throw them on for winter, as mine are getting pretty low tread.

Hopefully they will pass that stimulus early next year so I can get some nice wheels =)

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:39 pm

I think as long as the center hub hole fits over the hub center it will be fine. I think the seats for the lugnut cones are pretty universal. The only thing that could go wrong there,is if they have a different taper angle. Say like 30º vs 45º just as an example. I have never had a problem with swapping dual pattern wheels between vehicles with 12 and 14mm studs the holes all are the same ID.

JustJordan · Post by **JustJordan** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:47 pm

occasional demons wrote:I think as long as the center hub hole fits over the hub center it will be fine. I think the seats for the lugnut cones are pretty universal. The only thing that could go wrong there,is if they have a different taper angle. Say like 30º vs 45º just as an example. I have never had a problem with swapping dual pattern wheels between vehicles with 12 and 14mm studs the holes all are the same ID.

Interesting.

I think I'll pick em up. Tires alone are worth it.

Thanks guys. I'll post pics when I get em!

Mat00ES · Post by **Mat00ES** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:40 am

The rims I have are from a 94 vw corrado, no clue on the specs, but they fit fine.