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SS Shaun
10-13-2013, 11:30 AM
Ok so I have a set of torque thrust wheels. My driver side rear wheel lugs keep getting loose on me. I was told my wheel need acorn lug nuts but a friend of mine feels that I need the ones that have the washers. I searched online and it says acorn lugs. Anyone know how to tell the difference?

BillsCamino
10-13-2013, 02:15 PM
Do the wheel lug holes have a large chamfer (taper seat) or a flat face?

SS Shaun
10-13-2013, 09:30 PM
well i figured out the problem. my wheel is no good! so upset! here is some pictures of the damage
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131013_221400_332_zpsf8856744.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131013_221322_117_zps77b26fc2.jpg

almost all of them are like that. so i am searching for a replacement but not having much luck

BillsCamino
10-13-2013, 09:39 PM
Maybe change over to 1/2" studs???

mestorod70
10-14-2013, 09:40 AM
The earlier torque thrusts came with flat washer type nuts.
the later ones have acorn taper seat style nuts.

SS Shaun
10-14-2013, 10:50 AM
i have 1/2 studs already. and this one is an acorn taper wheel. I was thinking if i can take it to get machined to used the washer type with the lug that looks like this
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTI2MlgxNTAw/$(KGrHqV,!rME+oC1YYyqBQeHt9D23w~~60_35.JPG?set_id= 8800005007

but i am not sure what to do. i love the wheels but i am ready to just put the other wheels on and call it a day