cloud9 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 OK, this is a dumb one, but can anyone verify the lug nut size on our GT500? I found the bolt size and torque is 100 ft. lbs. in the manual, but I can't verify the lug nut size anywhere. Even the dealer couldn't tell me for sure. 13/16" fits but is slightly loose. I just want to make sure it's not supposed to be metric before I hit them with the torque wrench and round them off. 19mm is too small and 21mm is sloppy. Unfortunately I don't have a 20mm but I am wondering if that's not the one I need. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8black500 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 haha its funny how it always ends up being the size wrench that was randomly lost, or is being borrowed by a friend... i hate when that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 haha its funny how it always ends up being the size wrench that was randomly lost, or is being borrowed by a friend... i hate when that happens I cranked on em with the 13/16" and got it to click in so I'm going with that. Didn't want to run all the way down to my warehouse to find a 20mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I have been using 13/16 too works fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonebadbone Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I got blue masking tape on the 13/16 also, seems to work but I also have a metric set and wouldn't you know it it doesn't contain the 20 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I got blue masking tape on the 13/16 also, seems to work but I also have a metric set and wouldn't you know it it doesn't contain the 20 mm. 13/16 inch is 20.64 mm. My metric set is also missing the 20mm, 13/16 inch is supposed to be close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 13/16 is correct, I've tried 20mm and it's too small. If you use flank drive sockets, you'll never round off another bolt/nut. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 13/16 is correct, I've tried 20mm and it's too small. If you use flank drive sockets, you'll never round off another bolt/nut. AD What's a flank drive socket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 What's a flank drive socket? It's a shape of a socket or wrench whereby the force from the wrench to the nut/bolt is exerted on the "flank" of the item (which is the flat portion) rather than the point. Below is a low quality pic of how it works. I have Snap-On wrenches with this feature...I'm not sure who else makes it. The other pic shows how the edges of the wrench where the "corner" of the nut would normally fit are rounded...the corner of the nut never touches the wrench...thus no rounding off. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 It's a shape of a socket or wrench whereby the force from the wrench to the nut/bolt is exerted on the "flank" of the item (which is the flat portion) rather than the point. Below is a low quality pic of how it works. I have Snap-On wrenches with this feature...I'm not sure who else makes it. The other pic shows how the edges of the wrench where the "corner" of the nut would normally fit are rounded...the corner of the nut never touches the wrench...thus no rounding off. Dave knows nuts! (and sockets) (and goats ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Dave knows nuts!(and sockets) (and goats ) I'm a master of all trades. I am good at fishing too...I know my bait. Just call me the master baiter. Oh...uh...wait...that didn't sound right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Wow I don't belong in here, way too technical... I learned all this from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Dave knows nuts!(and sockets) (and goats ) Here's some nuts for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Here's some nuts for you. Looks like you cleaned the garage. :happy feet: More pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Dave, I am thinking of changing my avatar, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Dave, I am thinking of changing my avatar, what do you think? I believe the forum rules clearly state no porno is allowed on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Dave, I am thinking of changing my avatar, what do you think? I think you're nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 When you say 'hit them' I hope you don't mean with an air wrench. Never use an air wrench on aluminum rims that you care about. I bet you knew that though... Just a hand torgue wrench. I hit it really hard and it went right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Dave, I am thinking of changing my avatar, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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