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10-01-2008, 03:59 PM
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Got my new Black Steelies today in the mail. I was reading the information in the box and it said that once I mount the new tires on the rims they are un-returnable. These are it below Cragar Wheels 3425712 - CRAGAR Series 342 Black "D" Window Wheel 5 on 4.5" Bolt Pattern - Quadratec
Just asking a second opinion from y'all on whether they are going to fit? What would cause them to not fit? The lug nuts i have right now on the jeep are tapered....Do i need to get new lug nuts as these new black steelies are not tapered on the lug nut portion of the rim.
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10-01-2008, 04:13 PM
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You should ask Cragar or the vendor what nuts you need. They'll probably be straight with a shoulder, but don't trust that.
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10-01-2008, 07:01 PM
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99.99% your stock lug nuts will work with those steel wheels. You should see a bevel/taper where the lug nut clamps down on the wheel. I really don't think you should have any issues.
Now, that said, I really don't like the stock lugs - the little sheet metal cover slips off, and then they don't fit the lug wrench, and water can get to the threads... Blah.
I went to Advance Auto Parts and bought a set of lugs with locks, $25 or whatever.
Worse comes to worst, you go buy a set of lugs. But really, you should be ok with the stock lugs. BUT, don't take my word for it, call and ask!
Good luck
Pete
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10-05-2008, 09:37 PM
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10-05-2008, 11:44 PM
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I like the solid acorns from advance. they are made of something where they don't scuff easy. They are shinny which is bad in my book, but I just don't wash them and they are fine.
Oh they don't rust either.
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10-06-2008, 06:35 AM
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There are stainless steel acorn lugs out there, but they're pricey. I think I got some from Advance in Attica during the Bash this year. When I lost my nuts. Because Rio didn't tighten them.
(Nothing is EVER my fault - ask my Boss  )
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10-06-2008, 11:19 AM
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He didn't get them tight because you wouldn't let him use his big vise grips on them. You seemed to be pretty protective of your nuts at that time.
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10-06-2008, 03:03 PM
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At least your wheel didn't fall off.
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10-06-2008, 03:12 PM
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OW! OW! OW! OW! That hurt!
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10-06-2008, 09:40 PM
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Jim's nuts, Rio and a vicegrip????? Tom, Please don't finish the story.  
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