Thread: Wheel Nuts

Vlad

The nuts are the same for Discos & Defenders. The studs however, are slightly different. You will find that the Defender studs are a little short with Disco wheels in place. Instead of the end of the stud being flush with the face of the nut when fitted, the stud will be a couple of mm inset. This is because the Disco wheel is slightly thicker on the mounting face than your old Defender wheels. It's not a problem though - there's still plenty of thread engagement to be safe.


Paul [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Tyhanks Paul - you have Disco wheel son your Landie dson't you ?
Obviously they haven't been a problem for you.

A picture just for you Vlad.




You can see how the studs are slightly below the back face of the nuts.


Paul [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Yes, I can.

With my current wheels the studs actually sit a few mm proud of the nuts - so overall quite a difference. Still there does, as you say, appear to be enough contact to ensure the wheels remain safely attached to the vehicle !


Now if only the bloody powdercoaters would ring....

The proper name for this style of wheel nut is "lug nut" and if you take one in to a fastener mob they should be able to get hold of them. Unlikely they'd be in stock but should be able to order in. Maybe even in stainless! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Alternatively, get long series nuts (double the thickness of standard nuts) and turn them down to suit. There is nothing exceptional about a wheel nut.

Nothing exceptional except the angle of the taper on the nut must be corrct

Mick

I got mine from a landy after market mob in Melbourne called "the toorak tractor company" for aobut $5 ea.
I'm sure there are mobs like that in your corner of the planet.

For thoese not familier to Melbourne Toorak is a posh suburb where nice shiney 4WD's that never see mud live. (except from the horses)

Originally posted by Defender200Tdi
Vlad

The nuts are the same for Discos & Defenders. The studs however, are slightly different. You will find that the Defender studs are a little short with Disco wheels in place. Instead of the end of the stud being flush with the face of the nut when fitted, the stud will be a couple of mm inset. This is because the Disco wheel is slightly thicker on the mounting face than your old Defender wheels. It's not a problem though - there's still plenty of thread engagement to be safe.


Paul [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

This is correct, I've just had to replace a stud on my Defender front wheel, and was given a Range Rover stud which is same as Defender and still a tad short but not a worry. The stud and a couple of nuts was $10. In all the years of vehicle ownership I've never broken a stud. Obviously too much torque too many times with wheels changes, but no indication until rego time mechanic found and knocked me back, but quick fix about 1/2 hour.