new some new wheel nuts

[shanegtr]

Just picked up some factory 17" rims for my disco today. Wheel nuts will be requiring a change as my current aftermarket rims use a tapered seat nut. I'll need 26 nuts (the extra 6 for the spare wheel carrier). Not sure if LR would be a wise bet to get the nuts from as I could imagine they would charge like a wounded bull for them. Anyone have any recommendation on a nut that works with the LR wheels.


I previously got some aftermarket nuts for my camper trailer when fitting different rims and had to shorten the nut shank for them to fit up - I obviously don't want to have to muck about like that again!

[Graeme]

Have a look on ebay uk if local wreckers are too expensive.

[ADMIRAL]

My OE wheel nuts have started to jam in the wheel wrench sockets, as the outer metal casing distorts with use. Does someone have a solid OE style wheel nut without the metal ( plate ) outer casing ?

[Geedublya]

I bought solid wheelnuts for my D3 off ebay some years back. They are chromed and the same size as the originals. I liked them so much I kept them and put them on my D4.

I can't remember who I purchased them from however I'm sure a search will turn them up.

[Hogarthde]

A firm in SA , wrecks hundreds of LandRovers, and will post Australia wide.
I have no affiliation. Give them a ring 08 83846933 .

[Nomad9]

Hi Shanegtr,
My suggestion was going to be the same as Hogarthde, give them a call I'm sure they will sort out a good deal for you. I don't have any affiliation either, I just use them quite a bit because they are good.

[shanegtr]

Cheers guys, I'll give em a call tomorrow morning

[sniegy]

Shane, I have a 2nd set of nuts that I don't use anymore as I now only have one set of wheels. If interested PM me & we can discuss.
Cheers

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[winaje]

On the distortion issue, I find that an impact socket (22mm I THINK) works well, but is a tight fit. The thick 6 sided socket bears well on the flats.