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Fuch lug nuts, This may be a dumb question |
turnaround89 |
Jan 29 2009, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Some of you may know that i just purchased a set of repro fuch rims. I looked at how much the lug nuts(im putting studs in the rotors) are for these rims are and it turns out that its like 6 bucks a lug nut. thats 120 dollars for all the lugs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Why are they so expensive and can i find them anywhere cheaper? I noticed that the lugs have a rounded bottom to mate up with the rim correctly, is that why that are a more expensive?
Ive checked autozone, etc, and all they have are acorn style, tapered edge, which i don't think will work. I don't mind buying these lug nuts, but if theres a cheaper alternative, im game for that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
jcd914 |
Jan 30 2009, 12:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't know what lug nuts you are specifically looking to buy or from who but stock Aluminum alloy lug nut anodized black and machined to properly fit the wheel are not cheap. There are stock steel lug nuts availble for a less money. You should not use the 'accorn' nuts commonly used by other wheel manufactures, they will damage your wheel and are not safe. I check a website I order part thru and the list these at $10 each Pelican Parts is less and has steel lugs listed at $1.50 each. Jim |
turnaround89 |
Jan 30 2009, 12:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE machined to properly fit the wheel are not cheap Never thought about that, thanks. |
SirAndy |
Jan 30 2009, 12:58 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
First, it's "Fuchs" with an S at the end. Secondly, i'm assuming you're talking about 5-lug repro Fuchs wheels.
If the aluminum nuts are too expensive for you, you can go with the cheaper open end steel lug nuts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy PS: DON'T use those generic lug nuts from your local flaps. They don't seat correctly! |
carr914 |
Jan 30 2009, 06:55 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,001 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Check on our's and Pelican Classifieds for a used set. I think Lavanaut has a set on our classifieds.
T.C. |
ericread |
Jan 30 2009, 09:18 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
Sorry in advance for the hijack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pirate.gif), but it's kind of in the same ballpark...
I hava a set of 4-lug Fuchs repros being shipped to me. For my 74, totally stock 914, what length lugs should I use for these wheels? My thanks! Now we return you to your regularly scheduled programming... |
Wanna9146 |
Jan 30 2009, 10:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 19-January 08 From: Florida Member No.: 8,595 Region Association: South East States |
I have an (almost complete) set of used nuts available. They could use paint, but they're the real deal (from my 911). I think I have 16 or so. Cheap!
Some of you may know that i just purchased a set of repro fuch rims. I looked at how much the lug nuts(im putting studs in the rotors) are for these rims are and it turns out that its like 6 bucks a lug nut. thats 120 dollars for all the lugs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Why are they so expensive and can i find them anywhere cheaper? I noticed that the lugs have a rounded bottom to mate up with the rim correctly, is that why that are a more expensive? Ive checked autozone, etc, and all they have are acorn style, tapered edge, which i don't think will work. I don't mind buying these lug nuts, but if theres a cheaper alternative, im game for that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
BMartin914 |
Jan 30 2009, 06:59 PM
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Sorry in advance for the hijack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pirate.gif), but it's kind of in the same ballpark... I hava a set of 4-lug Fuchs repros being shipped to me. For my 74, totally stock 914, what length lugs should I use for these wheels? My thanks! Now we return you to your regularly scheduled programming... They should have at least 25mm of thread. The shorter LUG BOLTS for the steel wheels are too short to use with alloys. |
IronHillRestorations |
Jan 30 2009, 07:20 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,730 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Here's what you DON'T want. If you look closely at the bottom of these (incoorect) cone lug nuts, you can see a witness mark where the lug nut was making contact with the wheel. Not good. The correct lug nuts or bolts have a rounded conical shape.
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L8KTAHO |
Jan 30 2009, 08:36 PM
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L8KTAHO Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 27-December 08 From: Reno Member No.: 9,872 Region Association: None |
Les sshwabb has them, you just have to order them from their catologue. Nice new chrome ones, only took 4 days.
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Slick914 |
Jan 31 2009, 01:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 10-June 07 From: Lorain, OH Member No.: 7,802 |
Sorry in advance for the hijack (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pirate.gif), but it's kind of in the same ballpark... I hava a set of 4-lug Fuchs repros being shipped to me. For my 74, totally stock 914, what length lugs should I use for these wheels? My thanks! Now we return you to your regularly scheduled programming... They should have at least 25mm of thread. The shorter LUG BOLTS for the steel wheels are too short to use with alloys. I bought steel wheel lug bolts for my repros because the others seemed too long. The repros have recessed lug holes so they use a shorter lug compared to the originals. |
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