Thread: Toss the wheel lock nuts

Will be doing this in the next couple of weeks. Just wondering if it's OK to simply undo just the locking nut and replace, or whether it's best to jack up, undo all the nuts on the wheel and then tighten evenly around the nuts (as you would when changing the wheel)

Given it is a 5 nut wheel, I reckon you would be fine just removing and replacing it... ?

Originally Posted by AndyG

I suppose this will involve a trip to the Dealer, which is a pain, although might as well try the local independents first, you never know.

Aftermarket to OEM style and spec...

Standard Wheel Nut - Stainless Steel Cap - Each - Aftermarket at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

or genuine...

Standard Wheel Nut - Stainless Steel Cap - Each - Genuine Land Rover at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

$15.00 difference times 5...

Cheers,

Lou

I got rid of mine, as the adapter had been damaged by the tyre fitters and did not want to be out the middle of no where and be unable to change a tyre if it got staked. We live in the Kimberley and get into some pretty remote places.

I thought my vehicle had come without an adaptor, so I priced a replacement, but then eventually found it tucked away in an obscure spot. I've used my nut adapter several times and it works fine. I keep it in the cubby box. Apparently there are several different adaptors and each one has a number on it. They can be ordered if you know the number.

Originally Posted by Loubrey

Aftermarket to OEM style and spec...

Standard Wheel Nut - Stainless Steel Cap - Each - Aftermarket at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

or genuine...

Standard Wheel Nut - Stainless Steel Cap - Each - Genuine Land Rover at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

$15.00 difference times 5...

Cheers,

Lou

And they probably come out of the same factory in China for about 10c each.

Originally Posted by Simon

Will be doing this in the next couple of weeks. Just wondering if it's OK to simply undo just the locking nut and replace, or whether it's best to jack up, undo all the nuts on the wheel and then tighten evenly around the nuts (as you would when changing the wheel)

You will be fine just taking the lock nut off without jacking the wheel up !!.. Jim

You probably know this , but just in case you don't Disco 1 and early Rangies have the same size wheel nuts , Most wreckers would only want a few $$ for 5 second hand wheel nuts , I always carry a couple of spare !!..Ji