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Jan 20th, 2021, 13:08 | #1 |
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18mm wheel lugs?
Just bought a 2011 V50 which has black alloy wheels (that wasn't the reason I bought it btw ). I took off one wheel lug today to check I was ordering the correct replacements for the security nuts I don't want, and was surprised to find it's 18mm. It's in good condition/not chewed and they're all definitely 18mm. I can only find reference to 19mm lugs on this car. Am I missing something?
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Jan 20th, 2021, 21:55 | #3 |
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Nope, there are no protective caps on the lugs, plus the OEM part is 19mm spanner/socket size.
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Jan 21st, 2021, 18:29 | #4 |
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I think what is being referred to as a protective cap may be misleading you...
Each lugnut has a shiny stainless outer (19mm head) over the mild steel thread and body. It seems that liberal use of impact guns will cause the outer layer to break off. |
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Jan 21st, 2021, 18:48 | #5 |
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Well in the absence of any other explanation here or anywhere else, I'll accept that as a definite possibility. All 16 standard lugs are a perfect 18mm fitment and bear no signs of damage (it also has 4 security lugs) so I'll accept this as another school day. I've ordered a full set of black replacements and have polished my 19mm socket in readiness. Thanks.
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