Wheels and Tires Sponsored by Tire Rack
Click Here

SS1 lug nuts - 2 sizes?

Old Jun 24, 2020 | 08:21 PM
  #1  
71DP's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 111
From: MA
SS1 lug nuts - 2 sizes?

I see that Inline tube lists 2 different lug nuts for SS1 wheels. One that I have question on is specifically for the trim ring style on the 71-72 SS1s. They are 13/16 Hex head. I checked out my assembly manual but didnt see anything that would indicate a different lug nut OR a different lug wrench for that matter. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Have a set of 71-72s that are the trim ring version and they do seem to have a slightly larger lug holes that is not from wear and tear.

Heres the link to the Inline tube listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OLDSMOBILE-...R/161094803970
Old Aug 4, 2021 | 05:06 AM
  #2  
Del70's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 543
From: Mich.
Would also like to know if there were two different lug wrench. I assume there must have been, but I also did not find two part numbers called out in assembly illustration manual...
Old Aug 4, 2021 | 05:44 AM
  #3  
joe_padavano's Avatar
Old(s) Fart
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 50,828
From: Northern VA
The 13/16 lug nuts are aftermarket and are not correct. The factory lugs actually have a steel nut that is smaller than a 3/4" hex and a stainless steel cap crimped over that nut that provides a finished size at 3/4". If a vendor is selling a chrome plated lug nut, it is NOT "factory correct", despite what their ad copy may claim.



Old Aug 4, 2021 | 06:13 AM
  #4  
Del70's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 543
From: Mich.
Good info - thanks


Last edited by Del70; Aug 4, 2021 at 06:17 AM.
Old Aug 4, 2021 | 08:54 AM
  #5  
442_1972's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 165
I ended up using McGard 64011 lug nuts for the SSI's on my '72. I was concerned about the quality of the reproduction lug nuts after reading some negative reviews about them. The McGard lug nuts don't look exactly like the originals (I think they look better), but they are made in USA and seem to be excellent quality.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bjfox1970
Wheels and Tires
1
Jul 5, 2019 02:46 PM
Zr1bandit
General Discussion
9
May 14, 2018 09:43 PM
RustyOlds
Wheels and Tires
4
Jan 26, 2017 07:37 PM
O's_Car
Cutlass
9
Dec 12, 2016 11:17 AM
shepo1
Wheels and Tires
6
Sep 13, 2014 04:47 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:21 AM.