sawboywv1

I just bought a 4 factory aluminum wheels for my truck. I will be replacing the facrtory steel wheels. The question is are the lug nuts the same?
Thanks

dodgedude361

not sure. Most aluminum wheels require "special" lug nuts.

pullin hard

most lug nuts are acorn type, which they have a slight taper to them as the seat on the rims surface, if your nuts have that then your good to go.torque your rims and check em twice after a short drive(25 miles or less) and re torque if needed. alum rims are different torque then steel!!! should tell ya in the owners manual, usually around 95 foot pounds.

MonkeyLips

I've had both wheels. The aluminum take-offs came with the nuts, but I am 99.9% sure they are the same.

dodgedude361

i stand corrected

Jonesey

95 ft/lb is way too loose. I believe the manual states lug nut torque 125-150 ft/lb. No difference for steel or aluminum. The thread size is what determines the amount of torque required. I torque mine to 135 ft/lb.

pullin hard

you are probably right on that torque , i am , and should have stated that ,using what i torque my wheels on my Samurai, with 15"x8" alum rims. that is the right torque for the weight of that truck and stud size. always best to check with the owners manual or service manual, or rim manufacturer for torque specs.
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