wheel nuts

[dave a]

i'm looking to buy some wheel nuts and every one quotes in a basic 1/2 ins and 7/16 . does any one know what size EK/EH is in both imperial and metric. and are ht and hq different to ek, thanks.

[EKjimmy]

7/16 i'm quite sure. can't see why they would have changed much

[Blacky]

Dave a , be careful what you buy , there are 2 different tapers for early and later Holden wheel nuts , do you have one that fits your rims as a sample ? If not , take a wheel with you and go somewhere that knows what they are selling - not some crappy joint that mainly sells seatcovers and plastic hubcaps

[Thommo]

Gday Dave
They are 7/16 UNF, there is no metric size equivalent
If you are using EK/FB stock rims, you will need EK/FB wheelnuts
They have a different taper where they seat into the rim to later H/KTG types

What wheels are you using?

Cheers
Jeff

[dave a]

i'm actually using volvo rims so who knows what the tapper is? as long as they screw on i'll be happy.

[gpi]

they might screw on but wont stay - just ask minifb

[Trev]

i'm actually using volvo rims so who knows what the tapper is? as long as they screw on i'll be happy.

Grab a nut (you know what I mean ) and sit it in the hole to see if the tapper matches, if they don't the come undone while driving, Trev .

[oldnek]

Easiest way to check taper.

Good tip is grab some plasticine put in on the end of the nut and place it gently in the wheel nut housing of the rim. Pull it straight of and section the plasticine with a stanley knife or blade, it will stand out like dogs balls if the tapers are different.

Regards John

[dave a]

ended up buying some nuts of e-bay,they where listed to suit fc fb ek etc... they are a chrome nut, not a mag nut. they fitted very well , a top quality product.i got 20 nuts for 40 dollars and they look good with the torana centers

[Thommo]

Can you throw up a picture of them fitted?

[Devilrod]

Autobarn have 'em too.