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Lug nut thread size
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:08 pm
by leeannvibe
I am changing from the stock 16" rims to VW 15" rims, and the nuts for the Vibe don't work for the new steel rims. What is the thread size for the Vibe?
Re: Lug nut thread size (leeannvibe)
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:37 am
by azsapphire87
I have an 04 base model Vibe, used to have steel 16s, recently upgraded to 16" OEM alloys [thanks to NoMerits].I called my local dealership (just happens to be the one I bought the car from) and they told me they were 12mmx1.5x40.Best advice I can give is to call a dealer and ask them about the size for your specific year and model.
Re: Lug nut thread size (azsapphire87)
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:57 pm
by leeannvibe
Thanks! My husband took the lug nut into work and tried it on various bolts he had there, no fit. So he took it to the local auto parts shop and they found a fit. Got all 20 for $20.Lee Ann
Re: Lug nut thread size (leeannvibe)
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:25 am
by Ol' Timer
Quote, originally posted by leeannvibe »I am changing from the stock 16" rims to VW 15" rims, and the nuts for the Vibe don't work for the new steel rims. What is the thread size for the Vibe?Is there something that my 15" Steel VW Rims and the Lug Nuts from my stock 16" Steel Vibe Wheels don't know about? They (the stock Vibe Lug Nuts) worked fine for me. You weren't specific if your stock 16" Vibe Rims were Alloy or Steel. I inferred they were Steel but ya neva' know.
Re: Lug nut thread size (Ol' Timer)
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:39 pm
by leeannvibe
The original rims were alloy, replaced with the 15" VW steel rims. The taper on the original nuts was different from the taper needed for the new rims. My husband said that the originals wouldn't screw on deep enough to stabilize the wheel--I hope I'm explaining this right. It needed a longer taper, I think.