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Author:  timmy201 [ Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Alloy Wheel Nuts
Hi All,

I've picked up a set of wheels recently and I'm looking at what I can do about the wheel nuts.

The mini stud thread is 3/8"
Wheel hole diameter 9/16" (0.5625" or 14.3mm)
Rim face thickness is 1" (25mm)
They need to be the shank/sleeve type with washers

Most of the ones I can find the right length are too round in diameter for the wheels, and the couple with the right diameter are too long...

So:
Can someone find something off the shelf that looks like it will work?
Drill out the wheels to the bigger nut diameter?
Cut the long wheel nuts short?
Any other options?

Cheers, Tim
Author:  deluxe67 [ Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:14 pm ]
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machine the oversize ones?
Author:  simon k [ Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:03 pm ]
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what sort of wheels?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:59 pm ]
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Shorten the long ones if diameter is correct.
Author:  AWOODY [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:00 am ]
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Nice Products in Sydenham they had nuts off the shelf for those Wade wheels I had on the ute for a short time .
Author:  peterb [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:40 am ]
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Bore the wheels out to suit.
Author:  Hobson [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:48 am ]
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LugnutKing on Ebay might be able to help.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/LUGNUT-KING

got some security Nuts from him, and was able to send two sets identical for a spare "key".
Author:  timmy201 [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Alloy Wheel Nuts
Thanks all, thats about one vote for every option :lol:

deluxe67 wrote:
machine the oversize ones?

This might be a good option, although if they are chrome plated it might cause problems? It might also be a bit dodgy from a safety perspective if they were designed to be a larger diameter?
simon k wrote:
what sort of wheels?

You tell me!
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drmini in aust wrote:
Shorten the long ones if diameter is correct.

I might have to see how deep the thread goes too before cutting them down

These ones would look to be the best so far for a reasonable price - Shank length under the flat washer is 28mm. Shank diameter is 13.9mm.
http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... EV09C.aspx
AWOODY wrote:
Nice Products in Sydenham they had nuts off the shelf for those Wade wheels I had on the ute for a short time .

Thanks, I'll see if they have any that'll work.
peterb wrote:
Bore the wheels out to suit.

That would also be a good idea, although I'm not 100% sure I'd do this myself. At least the wheels have plenty of meat on them
Hobson wrote:
LugnutKing on Ebay might be able to help.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/LUGNUT-KING

got some security Nuts from him, and was able to send two sets identical for a spare "key".

I sent him a message yesterday and he didn't have any that would suit the wheels as they are. He does have some that would fit if the holes were bigger!


I might take them along to the local wheel repair place and see if they have any experience or can suggest anything else. I can also have a peek through their centre cap box to see if they have any that'll work
Author:  Hobson [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:03 am ]
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Would another idea be to make a thicker washer for the longer ones?
Author:  deluxe67 [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:32 am ]
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The Contessa's look better I reckon!
Author:  simon k [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:42 am ]
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timmy201 wrote:
I might take them along to the local wheel repair place and see if they have any experience or can suggest anything else. I can also have a peek through their centre cap box to see if they have any that'll work


the wheel repair place would drill the holes bigger for you... best to buy nuts off the shelf so you can replace any you lose
Author:  TheMiniMan [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:38 pm ]
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Amos Mags :-)
Very Rare
Author:  timmy201 [ Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:51 am ]
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Hobson wrote:
Would another idea be to make a thicker washer for the longer ones?

Most of the sets come with 3mm thick washers, I'd need to add at least another 6mm so that they don't bottom out on the studs which might be a bit thick!
deluxe67 wrote:
The Contessa's look better I reckon!

I do like the Contessas but they are pretty common, and I don't think I've ever bought two sets of tyres for the same set of wheels :lol:
simon k wrote:
the wheel repair place would drill the holes bigger for you... best to buy nuts off the shelf so you can replace any you lose

Yes that does make sense.
TheMiniMan wrote:
Amos Mags :-)
Very Rare

Yes, I haven't seen another set in person and read on here you used to have a set! Do you have any other information about them?
Author:  timmy201 [ Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:36 pm ]
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I found this today on Facebook - Classic Australian Mag Wheels. It’s the only period reference I’ve found!

January 1967 would have to be some of the earliest mini alloys too
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