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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Lug Nuts

Can you use the lug nuts from the 16" alloys with the 17" polished rims?


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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Most alloy wheels take a tapered lug (base of lug nut is tapered to fit the taper of the wheel) so you should be good to go as long as the studs remain the same.
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Thanks Offy...has anyone else done this?


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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Cool

Goose, did you get some polished 17s? If so, be sure to post pics!!!
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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your good with your lug nuts.they will work with both rims
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ymerej_mortsdnil
Goose, did you get some polished 17s? If so, be sure to post pics!!!
I did I did Always was kicking my butt for not getting them when I bought the car...just have to wait for them to come in. My 16" alloys will be outfitted with some dedicated snow tires

Will post up once they are on



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PS thanks for confirming ballplr
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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I just switched mine out to 17" polished and used the same lugs, TOTALLY friggin .
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