Wheels (rims) Problem! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

blueTRDcamry · 08-21-2002, 05:59 PM

I finally went to put my primax 047 wheels on. The problem is the mechanic said my 5 screws holding the rim in place were not long enough. So I need to know what size they are stock. I need about 0.5 inches more longer for the wheel to fit on. Has this happened to you? Any help please?!

Picture of the Wheels
http://www.aaatire.com/images/Primax047.jpg

93 2.2L 4Cyl

PLRBEAR · 08-21-2002, 11:25 PM

Your stock lug nuts are not long enough, so you need "tuner nuts" for some aftermarket wheels (as in your case). You'll need to get them from a shop that does aftermarket wheels. Any tuner shops around the area?

SpectraBlueCam · 08-22-2002, 01:53 AM

The shop which sold you the rims should have given you the tuner lugs you required, as well as hub-centric rings to properly center the rim on your hub.

There is nothing wrong with the studs on the car. Maybe your mech isn't familiar with the latest cost-saving measure by wheel manufacturers - multi bolt pattern rims. I prefer to stay away from them becuase:

1. I want something application specific instead of letting the manufacuturers cheap out on some generic crap

2. the extra holes look a bit tacky

3. the need for tuner lugs and the special wrench is a headache I don't need. Those wrenches have been known to brake under an air rachet due to their thin walls.