john-saab Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I have a set of standard alloy wheels and the guy i bought them off supplied a set of nuts with the wheels.The nuts look wrong to me, they have a tapered end and this dosent sit right with the wheel. I have a few nuts that were already on the car and they sit on the wheels correctly...but i only have 8 of them ::).A quick look at Rimmers and the nuts shown on their site (poor drawing) look tapered...which ones are correct? I will get photos later...and if they are the flat ended nuts...does anyone have 8 i could buy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 You need the ones with-the-long-bit-that-fits-inside-the-wheel-holes and the thick steel washer ... Hope that helps ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 John,Do the 'correct' wheel nuts you have look anything like this:If so, I've got plenty, and they're yours for the price of postage.:EDIT:I've just found a few of these as well:As you can see, they're a bit of a state, but once again, they're yours if you want them.(I have 15 of the top ones, and 11 of the bottom ones. Don't ask why. :-/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Thx for enlightening this with some picciesThe top ones are for steel wheels, recognisable by the black plastic washer to retain the plastic wheel trim/covers.The ones in the 2nd picture are for the factory alloys. The thick steel washer is rather clear ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-saab Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 RedeyesUK wrote: I've just found a few of these as well: As you can see, they're a bit of a state, but once again, they're yours if you want them.(I have 15 of the top ones, and 11 of the bottom ones. Don't ask why. :-/) ;D That will do the trick...They look like the nuts on the right ( i had a bit of time in a friends blast cabinet..Dear Santa this year In want....)Let me know the cost of postage + a drink ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I've just had a quick check on the RM website, and I reckon it'll cost about a quid to post them, so don't even worry about it! :DPM me your address and I'll get them off tomorrow. You can sort out a drink when you see me. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-saab Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 You have PM and a pint (or two) behind the bar ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Excellent, I shall look forward to that. 8)Enjoy your nuts! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-saab Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Nuts arrived today...GREAT. I have shot blasted them and they have had a coat of rustcure ...next to paint them...Thanks Redeyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lister Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 john-saabdo you think that the tapered ones would fit the mgf wheels i bought ? they look to be tapered - just a thought?Lister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 john_saab wrote:Nuts arrived today...GREAT. I have shot blasted them and they have had a coat of rustcure ...next to paint them...Thanks Redeyes!Good stuff. I couldn't actually send them out until wednesday, my local PO was closed. Some rubbish excuse about being underwater all weekend! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-saab Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 The postal workers were also on strike again on Weds...Quote:do you think that the tapered ones would fit the mgf wheels i bought ? they look to be tapered - just a thought?I really don't know what they are for (i can try them on the MGB today...if thats any help?) ..if you want them PM me your address...welcome to the nut exchange! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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