That seems to be the consensus; that in some applications, the larger lugs
don't fit, so it's just a universal lug size that TR ships out. Would have
been nice if the rep explained it that way.
-A.
> From: "Bruce Wentzel" <greendotracing@netzero.net>
> Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:52:02 -0400
> To: "Andrew Schmiechen" <aschmiechen@discovercolor.com>, "team.net"
> <autox@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Kosei K1 Lugs/Tire Rack
>
> I haven't seen anybody hit on what I think is the correct answer.
> I run K-1's on my RX-7's and the 17 mm nut is necessary because of the very
> minimal clearance to the "pocket" or center depression or whatever you would
> call it Inside Diameter. With my 4 1/2" bolt circle, there is not enough
> room to get a socket for any bigger lug nut. And I have to use a standard
> six point socket. Not enough room for an impact style. I've not had any
> problem with them in the three years I've been running them. If your car has
> a smaller than 4 1/2" bolt circle then change them out if you like.
> Bruce
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Linnhoff" <knuckledragger@kcweb.net>
> To: "Andrew Schmiechen" <aschmiechen@discovercolor.com>; "team.net"
> <autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:20 AM
> Subject: Re: Kosei K1 Lugs/Tire Rack
>
>
>>> So, does the rep at Tire Rack know what she's talking about?
>>>
>>> -A.
>> ===================================
>> Basically, no. Your 19mm (also known as 3/4") lug nuts will work just
> fine.
>>
>> When I purcahsed a set of Kosei from them two years ago, they alos sent me
> a
>> set of the 17mm nuts. I didn't like them for several reasons. One, they
>> had less thread engagement than did my 19mm OE and aftermarket lug nuts.
>> Secondly, they were harder to torque proerly because the "flats" on the
>> sides were shorter due to their "stepped" configuration compared to rest
> of
>> my "straight-walled" nuts.
>>
>> Honestly, beyond looking good I have no idea why they ship those POS 17mm
>> nuts with the Koseis.
>>
>> Eric Linnhoff in KC
>> '98 Dodge Neon STS #69
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