Wheel nut thread? any ideas?

[dylanlaw]

Hi all, I have just purchased some new alloy wheels for my 98 Cordy SXE from rochford tyres, but the new wheel nuts they sent me don't fit. Does anybody know what the thread measurement is for them so I can order some new ones as the old ones look a bit tired now? Thanks in advance

 

[andyj]

The wheel bolts are M12x1.5 thread but I'm not sure on the length.....

also, check what fitment the wheels are where the bolt sits in them.... they will either be radial of tapered.....

 

[dylanlaw]

Thanks for the help but call me stupid (everyone else does) but how do I tell the difference between radial or tapered? I'm still a bit new to all this

 

[andyj]

take a look at the wheel, where the bolt goes through the hole....

there will be a 'slope' where the bolt locates....

it'll either be flat sides (tapered), or they will be rounded (radius)...

 

[dylanlaw]

Ok great, thank you very much for the advice