Wheel Bolts - problem with Mags

[PaulRobinson]

Pretty basic problem here but I don't have a solution. I bought a set of mags/tires last winter to put on when the studed snow tires came off. They were real pretty - factory mags from a 2001? I think. anyway 265/75/R16



So today I went to do the deed. Problem - the bolts on my 92 250 are 1/2 inch with a 3/4 socket size, and it appears that the nuts I got with the rims are 9/16 with a 15/16 socket size. The bolts on mine would chew up the rims as their outer diameter is quite a bit smaller than the 01 bolts - and the 01 center caps clip onto the wheel nuts as well.



So I don't know where to go from here. I don't have the time over the summer to take the hubs apart and put in 9/16 studs, but that may be what I'll have to do.



Anyone know of any manufacturer that might make a large wheel nut with a 1/2 thread?



Anyone know how hard it is to change out the studs without a press?



I may just end up selling these and getting an aftermarket set to save the trouble. I have lots of ideas but no time )



THX in advance



PWR

 

[cerberusiam]

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[sdstriper]

I was just taking notes from a post over on DTR about 2nd gen chromed steel wheels, they fit without issue, backspacing is different. They take the 9/16 wheel stud and you need the lug nuts from Dodge for the center caps. The Aluminum 2nd Gen wheels fit the rear but there is a backspacing clearance issue on the fronts, a 2" wheel spacer may solve the problem but the cost is an issue IMO.



http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=147764

 

[GLBaker]

try early ford truck,f100-150, 1960-80s ,they 1/2x 20 lugs, uses 13/16 socket to remove.

 

[Rebel Ram]

Try this?



http://www.ezaccessory.com/GM_1_2_External_Thread_Lug_Nut_p/98-0006.htm

 

[DVolk]

You dont need a press to change wheel studs just back the lug nut off and use a hammer to drive them out and installing is the same the bigger the hammer the easier the job .



On lug nuts look inside any circle track maga zine you can get large diametr lugs nuts for just about any stud size .

 

[glhs]

Doorman part number from Carquest 610-283 for long 9/16 stud.