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rennat_2006 · 08-07-2009, 01:32 PM

My truck currently has some Steel wheels on it right now with little 235 tires on them, Ive got some 37x13.50's mounted on some aluminum wheels that i bought off of craigslist that were listed off of a 1/2ton chevy pickup just like mine. The mounting flange on these aluminum wheels is probably like an inch thick and the lug nut studs just are barely even with the flange(side where you would put the lug nuts on) when the wheeels are installed. Also the stud holes in the wheels are noticably bigger than the lug nut studs.

Anyone else came across this before? I called a tire shop here locally and they said that if i could source some longer studs that it should be fine to run them that way.

watahyahknow · 08-07-2009, 01:51 PM

thats normal you do need to replace the studs with longer ones
aluminium is soft and any mounting flange made thinner would pull the nuts right through the rim check out big rig rims those are about 1/2 inch thick.
its a bit of work to clear everything around it to get the studs out ....... european cars are a little eazier since they use bolts

72 CustomCamper · 08-07-2009, 02:11 PM

Without seeing a pic of the wheels I can't tell for sure, but it sounds like you need to go with lug nuts like these.

Chuck

rennat_2006 · 08-08-2009, 04:57 PM

I went down to the nearest tire shop and showed them the wheels and they helped me out telling me i needed the lugnut style you showed above Chuck. I put my 37's on last night and took the truck out wheeling for the first time at the dunes and blasted around for a while.
Thanks guys

silver7 · 02-20-2011, 08:45 AM

I know this is a blast from the past but could someone send me a pic of this lugnut style? The photo 72 customcamper put up is no longer visible. I just got my front hubs installed on my 71 K10 rebuild and realized my wheel studs do not protrude outside my rims. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Shawn

**special-K** · 02-20-2011, 11:48 AM

They are called mag-style lugs or shank-style. They take a flat seat on the wheel,use washers,and the shank sleeves between the wheel and stud. I know Pep Boys sells them and any real tires store should be able to help. I just looked and none were handy.

rennat_2006 · 02-20-2011, 12:44 PM

silver7 · 02-20-2011, 01:26 PM

Excellent. This is exactly what I was looking for fellas. Thanks!

08-07-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Wheel Problems My truck currently has some Steel wheels on it right now with little 235 tires on them, Ive got some 37x13.50's mounted on some aluminum wheels that i bought off of craigslist that were listed off of a 1/2ton chevy pickup just like mine. The mounting flange on these aluminum wheels is probably like an inch thick and the lug nut studs just are barely even with the flange(side where you would put the lug nuts on) when the wheeels are installed. Also the stud holes in the wheels are noticably bigger than the lug nut studs. Anyone else came across this before? I called a tire shop here locally and they said that if i could source some longer studs that it should be fine to run them that way. __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.

08-07-2009, 01:51 PM	#2
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Wheel Problems thats normal you do need to replace the studs with longer ones aluminium is soft and any mounting flange made thinner would pull the nuts right through the rim check out big rig rims those are about 1/2 inch thick. its a bit of work to clear everything around it to get the studs out ....... european cars are a little eazier since they use bolts __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 08-07-2009 at 01:52 PM.

08-07-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Wheel Problems Without seeing a pic of the wheels I can't tell for sure, but it sounds like you need to go with lug nuts like these. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

08-08-2009, 04:57 PM	#4
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Re: Wheel Problems I went down to the nearest tire shop and showed them the wheels and they helped me out telling me i needed the lugnut style you showed above Chuck. I put my 37's on last night and took the truck out wheeling for the first time at the dunes and blasted around for a while. Thanks guys __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.

02-20-2011, 08:45 AM	#5
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Wheel Problems I know this is a blast from the past but could someone send me a pic of this lugnut style? The photo 72 customcamper put up is no longer visible. I just got my front hubs installed on my 71 K10 rebuild and realized my wheel studs do not protrude outside my rims. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Shawn __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

02-20-2011, 11:48 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Wheel Problems They are called mag-style lugs or shank-style. They take a flat seat on the wheel,use washers,and the shank sleeves between the wheel and stud. I know Pep Boys sells them and any real tires store should be able to help. I just looked and none were handy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-20-2011, 12:44 PM	#7
rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Re: Wheel Problems __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.

02-20-2011, 01:26 PM	#8
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Wheel Problems Excellent. This is exactly what I was looking for fellas. Thanks! __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4



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