Extended Lug Nuts E-T

[bofa]

Ive read more than I care to admit about lug nuts, after-market wheels, and lugcentric vs hubcentric. This question is specific to the lug nuts being used. From what i found it sounded like the best option was to use extended thread lug nuts, but when reviewing the options on Gorilla site, these lugs do not appear to be tapered at the bottom, which is what allows many aftermarket wheels to be lugcentric. The tapered versions are only in the non-extended variety. So im just looking for some clarification from those that have used either with aftermarket wheels that have tapered lug holes.

 

[nevada]

Ive read more than I care to admit about lug nuts, after-market wheels, and lugcentric vs hubcentric. This question is specific to the lug nuts being used. From what i found it sounded like the best option was to use extended thread lug nuts, but when reviewing the options on Gorilla site, these lugs do not appear to be tapered at the bottom, which is what allows many aftermarket wheels to be lugcentric. The tapered versions are only in the non-extended variety. So im just looking for some clarification from those that have used either with aftermarket wheels that have tapered lug holes.

those ET lug nuts are tapered.

see right where the .25" measurement is? on the left of the lug. the top line is right at the taper. same with the ETXL. at the top of the .50" mark.

perhaps to clear up some confusion. that extra extended piece goes down inside the wheel, to allow the tapered section to touch the wheel in the original location. the extra portion just allows for more thread contact.
handy for thicker wheels, or wheel spacers.

 

[bofa]

those ET lug nuts are tapered.

see right where the .25" measurement is? on the left of the lug. the top line is right at the taper. same with the ETXL. at the top of the .50" mark.

perhaps to clear up some confusion. that extra extended piece goes down inside the wheel, to allow the tapered section to touch the wheel in the original location. the extra portion just allows for more thread contact.
handy for thicker wheels, or wheel spacers.

Man Im not seeing it but maybe my eyes are getting old. If they are, problem solved!

Anyone use or see a need for the E-T XL lugs? Would be nice to not have to buy 2 sets of 20.

 

[1engineer]

i'm on it. Let me click every single link you posted. Kthanksbye

Please do not respond or quote spammers. I deleted your post to keep others from clicking.
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[bofa]

those ET lug nuts are tapered.

see right where the .25" measurement is? on the left of the lug. the top line is right at the taper. same with the ETXL. at the top of the .50" mark.

perhaps to clear up some confusion. that extra extended piece goes down inside the wheel, to allow the tapered section to touch the wheel in the original location. the extra portion just allows for more thread contact.
handy for thicker wheels, or wheel spacers.

Okay im an idiot. I see the taper is above the .25 line, which is above the lower shank. That part goes into the lug hole. Talk about overthinking something...

Thank you!

 

[Tisoy281]

Please do not respond or quote spammers. I deleted your post to keep others from clicking.
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10-4, but he posted 5 times on the block heater thread as well.

 

[nevada]

Man Im not seeing it but maybe my eyes are getting old. If they are, problem solved!

Anyone use or see a need for the E-T XL lugs? Would be nice to not have to buy 2 sets of 20.

wait, sarcasm? i cant tell.

if not...

see the bulge on the lugnut? just above the extended piece? that bulge is the result of the taper.

here is a pic that shows it better.

 

[1engineer]

10-4, but he posted 5 times on the block heater thread as well.

Then report it as [MENTION=80047]bofa[/MENTION] did. I don't read every post but I do read reported posts.

 

[Jeremy556]

I use the black ET lugnuts and replaced the front wheel studs with the rear stud size (longer).

 

[bmecler]

Question: Is there a possibility that the extended piece on those lug nuts could reach the hub (bottom out on the hub?) before the tapered portion starts making contact with the wheel? Resulting in the clamping force being applied against the hub and not the wheel?

 

[bofa]

Question: Is there a possibility that the extended piece on those lug nuts could reach the hub (bottom out on the hub?) before the tapered portion starts making contact with the wheel? Resulting in the clamping force being applied against the hub and not the wheel?

Yes its possible. I googled that and found info about it on a tacoma forum. Avoid the XL imo.

 

[nevada]

Question: Is there a possibility that the extended piece on those lug nuts could reach the hub (bottom out on the hub?) before the tapered portion starts making contact with the wheel? Resulting in the clamping force being applied against the hub and not the wheel?

absolutely. I have encountered this first hand. on a customers vehicle. they complained it was wandering, and had a clunk.
yep, it certainly did. it was scary. I don't know who put the wheels on it, but they need to not ever work on a vehicle again.


if you get anything outside of manufacturer recommended lugnuts, make certain they match the wheels you intend to use.


as long as the lug nut does not extend beyond the mounting surface, it will work. NOT like this. bad, very bad.


sorry for the bad cell pics, its all I had..