Lug Nuts & Locks

Wheel nuts, also called lug nuts, are small parts in all cars, but since they play a very important role, their small size makes no difference. Wheel nuts have a purpose of making sure that the car wheels stay securely attached all the time. If not using the right wheel nuts, they may not correctly lock into place, so they raise the risk of breaking or loosening during the drive. This may cause the car wheels to wobble or fall off, which could lead to an accident those results in acute harm. To choose the right wheel nuts for a car, purchasers have to consider three prime components that create a wheel nut fitting in creation. These factors come with the thread pitch and stud sizes that attach the wheel nuts onto the car. The studs associated with the threaded bolts that bump out through the holes in the rims; many cars basically possess four five studs for every wheel, but for bigger models, like CRVs and SUVs, could each have up to eight studs. Another factor is the type of seat, which associates to the spot where the wheel nuts encounter with the wheel’s surface. Consumers need to acknowledge themselves to every part prior to making a decision to buy these items at PartsAvatar. It is easy to indicate the differentiation of thread sizes and pitch that are accessible for wheel nuts. A thread pitch gauge is the greatest tool for this procedure and can be looked for at any local hardware store, even car parts store. One other easy method is taking a lug nut to a hardware store and has a professional screw it onto the bolts they have provided. The thread size can be modified as by measuring across the outer diameter of the wheel stud. Normally, the measurement is shown in metric. It is common for wheel studs to be measured in these typical sizes: 10, 12 and 14 millimeters. When using our online product search, you will be able to find the factory size that best matches your needs.

PartsAvatar has in stock all high quality lug nuts & bolts you will easily find at our online and onsite auto shops all over Canada: Mcgard wheel installation kit, mcgard wheel lock set, dorman wheel lock set, gorilla automotive wheel lug nuts, wheel mate monster open end lug nut set, wheel mate muteki closed end lug nuts, blox racing street series forged lug nut set, blox racing titanium forged lug nut set, metal lugz spiked lug nut kit and raybestos professional grade wheel lug studs.Wheel nuts or lug nuts are components that are used to fasten the wheel of a car in place. They are available at our online store in a wide arrangement of sizes and styles. Styles of the most common are tapered lug nut, ball seat lug nut, also mag and screw-in lug nuts. Household cars use tapered lug nuts, whereas car models from other countries use ball seat lug nuts. Tapered lug nuts are the most popular types of wheel nuts. They are also called bulge or acorn lug nuts because there is a bulge at the rim. Tapered nuts are available in multiple diameters and thread patterns to make sure there’s a fastened fit. A wide variation of household model cars and trucks use this specific kind of wheel nut. Centering these rims on axle by way of a hole in the rom and hub-centric rims all use the tapered lug nut. Factory-built wheels usually have tapered wheel nuts that are capped in chrome. These nuts need care while being built in or eliminated. Lug nuts made in chrome, but are not capped can be sought at most auto part dealerships or store outlets. Mag nuts are labeled by their screw appearance. These kinds of lug nuts are typically seen in German manufactured cars like Mercedes and Volkswagen. The mag or screw-in style lug is frequently twined up with a bolt. The bolt is screwed directly on the rim, and fitstightly into the female connection of the hub. Then the bolt is capped by using a tapered or conical head that simulates other styles. Mag nuts are different from a variety of other nuts, since they puncture the rim without pressing against it. These lugs are popular in their features of long sleeves, being inserted into the holes that are drilled into the rim. They are commonly used when other lugs are very small for fitting some rim models. In all vehicles, a lug nut makes exact contact with the wheel surface. This area is classified as the seat type. Ball seats, mag seats, acorn or tapered seats are all popular types. A mag seat is usually installed with a single seating washer and a flat surface. Multiple physical features can label every lug nut. Ball seat lug nuts are found commonly installed in imported cars. They stabilize the car wheel and feature the rounded shape near the rim.

If seeking rims with or without hubcaps, PartsAvatar provides available mag seat wheel nuts in both closed-ended and open-ended variations. Aftermarket dealers sell mag seat lugs that are offered in a wide set of colors and finishes for purchasers who desire to an accent their rims or car. The ball seat lug nut is not nearly as popular as other styles of wheel nuts, but applies fantastic contemporary complements for any cars, including foreign makes. Cone shaped lug nuts pair up with the mag seat style. This comes with a straight shank that stretches to the bottom of the nut, including with its coned tip. Mag nuts frequently need a washer as a way for it to correctly adjust into its place on a wheel. The lug nut’s shank usually measures 6.35 millimeters in length and is frequently needed to assist in aligning the wheel center onto the wheel studs. Acorn seat lugs that are also called tapered lug nuts are critically 60 to 90 degree taper on the bottom of the nut. Acorn style nuts have to be correctly fitted as a way to function properly. To be properly seated, at the bottom of the lug nut locates the angle that must always match the angle of the hole that gets drilled into the wheel. Acorn style nuts are stock fixtures; as a fact, acorn seat styles are needed for most wheels in the aftermarket. Buyers are better capable of seeking the right wheel nut for their car by indicating the size, pitch and seat style.After making a decision on the size and wheel type desired, purchasers should make sure the seller has a great reputation and is trustworthy.