Lug Nuts

[catbird7]

Bought a set of re-conditioned factory aluminum wheels and looking for info regarding correct lug nuts.

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Some of the information I'm finding seems to indicate proper lug nuts are important to securely hold center caps in place. Incorrect nuts allow caps to fall off? Thanks!

 

[laserjock]

Man! Those are purdy. Wish I could help.

 

[junk]

How do your center caps attach? Factory centers attach to the rim with 4 tabs. Those look like aftermarket caps. Some of the aftermarket have a metal ring in them that friction fit on the lug nuts if I remember right.

I'd go to the parts store and look up factory lug nuts for like a 96 F250. I think they take a 7/8" socket. I've got factory aluminum wheel lug nuts on my truck steel even though I'm back to steel wheels.

Those are nice looking rims. Where did you get them?

 

[nostrokes]

Tire shop would be the best place to start.
Nice looking rims there..

 

[catbird7]

Photo was from the ad on EBAY, not the "exact" wheels I bought. You're correct, center caps in photo are aftermarket because the FORD name is missing from the rears. Wheels I bought came from Perfection Wheel in Indiana and were supplied without lug nuts or center caps. Figured I'd buy FORD center caps. During my search, every set of factory wheels I found had finish issues mostly from wheel weights, anyway buying these seemed like the best alternative. Perfection re-conditions factory wheels by first sand blasting, re-polishing and then apply clear powdercoat finish. They look good, and I can't wait to get installed.

 

[Ford005]

As Junk said, they use a standard 7/8” hex, open end acorn lug nut.

Stock centers use 4 tabs to secure them. Most aftermarket rear centers use a steel ring that ‘pinches’ around the lugs...I’ve lost both, lol!

 

[catbird7]

Dang, I'd hate to lose them. Best price I found on a pair of rear FORD centers is $153.00 pn# F5TZ-1130-J. Anyone know any tricks to insure they stay put?

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[junk]

I ran these wheels for years and never lost a center. Not sure why though. Mine were new take off when i got them. So if you have new caps i dont think you will have much issue.

 

[catbird7]

I ran these wheels for years and never lost a center. Not sure why though. Mine were new take off when i got them. So if you have new caps i dont think you will have much issue.

With the help of your reported success, I ordered a set of factory original center caps.