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Thegoverner1965
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Alloy wheel nuts

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Hi all,my wheels arrived today and
I've ordered alloy wheel nuts.i assume
These will fit but the wheel holes are
Flat!.does anyone know if these nuts
Are ok.i haven't received the nuts yet
So can't try them
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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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NO - you need sleeve nuts with a thick flat washer which seats on the flat land in the wheels. . The sleeve locates the wheel on the stud..... What make of wheel ?
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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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Hi,I know the wheels fit at least and
So I'm told are made by wolf race ????.
I was going to restore them to the best
Of my ability .so can anyone recommend
A shop or online where I can get the correct
Nuts please?
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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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have you got the correct threads to match the studs (3/8 UNF)?
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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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Hi all,thanks for your helpful replies.ive changed my mind and will keep them original for now.if I change my mind it will be a new set off minilites or replica equivalent .jlh looks to be the place to get them
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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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Indeed they are - Wolfrace wheels are sought after (and they polish up nicely with the likes of Autosol and much elbow grease) - but you do need the correct sleeve nuts for them.
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Your wheels look identical to mine!
I bought mine new in the early 70's from a Company in North London, John Brown Wheels, called Midland Metallics.
I have them fitted with a 175 tyre, they use a large (thick) stainless steel washer under a stainless steel nut which locates the wheel with a shoulder as described by BMC

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Re: Alloy wheel nuts

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And here are my much restored Wolfrace wheels on my TR7.[frame]Image[/frame]
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