OEM lugs with aftermarket wheels?

[TheWulf]

Can someone confirm if OEM lugs are safe to use with aftermarket wheels?

My understanding is that they indeed have a 60 degree tapered seat which is what most aftermarket wheels require.

Asking as local tire shop is trying to upsell me on a winter tire package, and while I know they have a point for many cars, the info I can find on a Tesla suggests that we already have proper lugs.

 

[Mash]

Can someone confirm if OEM lugs are safe to use with aftermarket wheels?

My understanding is that they indeed have a 60 degree tapered seat which is what most aftermarket wheels require.

Asking as local tire shop is trying to upsell me on a winter tire package, and while I know they have a point for many cars, the info I can find on a Tesla suggests that we already have proper lugs.

Lugs are fine. But if new wheel is thicker - studs might end up being too short to have full engagement.

 

[Sam1]

The problem with the OEM lugs on aftermarket wheels, is that the tapered edge is very deep. A lot of the aftermarket lug nuts the tapered edge is much shorter. And I don't know if that's specifically designed just because these cars put out so much torque and it needs more surface area, or if it's maybe something to do with the OEM wheels. Have no clue.

 

[Mash]

Its because aftermarket wheels are made for M12 and we have M14 lugs. But it still should work.

 

[louonthedot]

will a m12 wheel fit on the oem stud ?

 

[louonthedot]

Its because aftermarket wheels are made for M12 and we have M14 lugs. But it still should work.

will it work ?

 

[Mash]

will it work ?

Very tight - hard to install and take out.

 

[MountainPass]

will a m12 wheel fit on the oem stud ?

You'll want to drill out the holes to 15mm so you can run them on the car since you have M14 studs