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Lug Nuts

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Blacksmithdog, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. Aug 24, 2016 at 6:32 AM
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    Blacksmithdog

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    So, I have a 2016 SR5 Crewmax 4X4. It came with the steel wheels. Found a set of stock aluminum wheels on Craigslist for a good price. Put on some Michelin LTX AT2's in LT 275/70R18 (don't know why 4X4 trucks come with highway tires).

    Anyway, I had to buy some new lug nuts for the aluminum wheels, my tire dealer got them for about $3 each (Toyota wanted nearly $10 each!!!). Will the new lug nuts for the aluminum wheels work with the steel spare, or do I need to carry 5 of the old lug nuts with me?

    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 24, 2016 at 10:09 AM
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    why risk it? you already know the lug nuts are different between the two. I'd just toss them in the glovebox and go worry about something else.
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    The ones for the aluminum wheels have a captive flat washer where they meet the wheel, the ones for the steel wheels have a taper. The tapered ones definitely won't work on the aluminum wheels, but I'm wondering (without trying it) if the ones with the flat washer will fit on the steel wheels. I would imagine that all Tundras come with a steel wheel for the spare.
     

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