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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Top down on March 16, 2020, 19:22

Title: Wheel nuts
Post by: Top down on March 16, 2020, 19:22
I want to change the wheel nuts on my 06 FL. The problem I'm finding is the different sizes.  I think the front nuts are 21mm x 33mm and the rear 21mm x 43mm but can't seem to find the different sizes on Amazon/ Flebay.
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: shnazzle on March 16, 2020, 20:59
Quote from: Top down on March 16, 2020, 19:22I want to change the wheel nuts on my 06 FL. The problem I'm finding is the different sizes.  I think the front nuts are 21mm x 33mm and the rear 21mm x 43mm but can't seem to find the different sizes on Amazon/ Flebay.
A job to keep @Carolyn tinkering :) Measure bolts and find source haha.

They're certainly not unique to Toyota as far as thread goes, as I have aftermarket wheel nuts
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: Gaz mr-s on March 16, 2020, 21:57
Quote from: Top down on March 16, 2020, 19:22I want to change the wheel nuts on my 06 FL. The problem I'm finding is the different sizes.  I think the front nuts are 21mm x 33mm and the rear 21mm x 43mm but can't seem to find the different sizes on Amazon/ Flebay.

Retaining the O/E wheels?  Why/what are you wanting to change?
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: Top down on March 17, 2020, 08:32
Keeping the OEM wheels but the locking nuts are fubar. Hell of a job getting them off.
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: Joesson on March 17, 2020, 08:36
@Top down -
Shouldn't be a problem, on eBay when a car is being broken the part on offer is typically a wheel nut!

Although I would try Mr Sloane on here
https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?board=123.0
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: ManInDandism on March 19, 2020, 19:43
I have a set of spares and measure the front as having a total height of 37mm and rears 42mm.

Found ones on eBay with appropriate dimensions from same seller here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Genuine-M12x1-5-Flat-21mm-Alloy-Wheel-Nuts-Toyota-Avensis-03/181699955949?hash=item2a4e294ced:g:1WcAAOSwFQVeC2J6) and here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-M12-x-1-5-21mm-Hex-Flat-Seat-for-Toyota-Alloy-Wheel-Nuts-Chrome/172326411923?fits=Car+Make%3AToyota&hash=item281f745e93:g:xWoAAOSw8Y1bwKyI) . Plus quite a few other listings for the smaller size.

I got lucky and bagged a brand new unused set from Dean at Rutland a couple of years back.  Included the 3-hole style lock nut but I removed them when I put the car into a garage so they didn't bugger them. Still using normal nuts as has never bothered to refit.  Do people still nick wheels off cars?  Can't remember the last time I saw one sitting on a pile of bricks  :)
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: m1tch on March 20, 2020, 10:47
Just be aware that the wheel nuts are NOT the standard aftermarket taper - they are a flat washer, if using stock wheels you need to get replacements with the flat washer style.
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: Bossworld on March 20, 2020, 14:09
Quote from: ManInDandism on March 19, 2020, 19:43I have a set of spares and measure the front as having a total height of 37mm and rears 42mm.

Found ones on eBay with appropriate dimensions from same seller here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Genuine-M12x1-5-Flat-21mm-Alloy-Wheel-Nuts-Toyota-Avensis-03/181699955949?hash=item2a4e294ced:g:1WcAAOSwFQVeC2J6) and here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-M12-x-1-5-21mm-Hex-Flat-Seat-for-Toyota-Alloy-Wheel-Nuts-Chrome/172326411923?fits=Car+Make%3AToyota&hash=item281f745e93:g:xWoAAOSw8Y1bwKyI) . Plus quite a few other listings for the smaller size.

I got lucky and bagged a brand new unused set from Dean at Rutland a couple of years back.  Included the 3-hole style lock nut but I removed them when I put the car into a garage so they didn't bugger them. Still using normal nuts as has never bothered to refit.  Do people still nick wheels off cars?  Can't remember the last time I saw one sitting on a pile of bricks  :)

Last time I went over to Carlisle, Dick had a bucket of stock bolts and happily swapped out my lockers for standard ones at no charge.  Suppose it makes his life easier if/when the car eventually finds its way back to him in the future :) 
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: Gaz mr-s on March 20, 2020, 14:25
Quote from: Bossworld on March 20, 2020, 14:09Last time I went over to Carlisle, Dick had a bucket of stock bolts and happily swapped out my lockers for standard ones at no charge.  Suppose it makes his life easier if/when the car eventually finds its way back to him in the future :) 

The O/P also asked on Facebook, & DS mentioned he had them...so likely he did.
Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by: ManInDandism on March 21, 2020, 10:19
Quote from: m1tch on March 20, 2020, 10:47Just be aware that the wheel nuts are NOT the standard aftermarket taper - they are a flat washer, if using stock wheels you need to get replacements with the flat washer style.

I used the search 'Toyota OE wheel nut' in eBay which brings up a whole host of listings for flat seated ones.

I then further narrowed it down by adding a length and checking the search in the description box.  As you point out - those with a tapered seat are not compatible with factory wheels.