wheel nuts

[gib]

hi guy's,i have a problem with wheel nuts for my minor! i haven't got any and finding it difficult to fined any,one of my problems are that i have none!!the other is that if i fined some the will they fit on the Morris van stub axle's? also do i need different one's because i want to put alloy wheels on her. help and advice would be much appreciated, thanx

[PSL184]

http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=4660

[bmcecosse]

You may very well need special nuts depending on which alloy wheels you end up with! So don't rush in to buy standard nuts - unless using standard wheels.

[mike.perry]

The standard wheel nuts are 3/8 UNF with 3/8 whit. heads. If you fit non standard wheels you may find that they need a different countersink nut. I found that 3/8 x 11/16 A/F wheel nuts from my local trailer shop were ideal for the wheels I am using.

[bmcecosse]

That would be Mini nuts - slightly different taper!

[gib]

cheers guys,I'm going to use Volvo s40 wheels now I'm no expert on cars as in what wheel nuts fit what,so what wheels are you all using and what nuts have you used and could any one recommend any for me? thanx

[linearaudio]

Won't the Volvo wheels be 100mm pcd rather than the Moggys 101.6mm (4") pcd?
If so then although they look similar, the nuts won't sit square in the taper and will put horrible stresses on the studs! You may also have trouble finding a nut with the right thread/taper combination.

[bmcecosse]

DO NOT use wheels that are not correct PCD - they WILL snap the studs - and send you headlong into a ditch - or perhaps a line of kids waiting for a bus! Only wheels correctly made for 4" PCD can be used on standard Minor. There are NO modern car wheels that will fit a standard Minor !

[gib]

sorry i should have said ,I've put marina van brakes and rear axle on so the pdc is 4.5in or 114.4

[bmcecosse]

I can't imagine Volvo wheels are 4.5" PCD - are they ? The stud size will also probably not be 3/8" unf - all kind of important information when you ask a question...........

[plastic_orange]

Speak to Maurice:

http://www.mistertee.co.uk/


Pete