To anyone running a late model American wheel on their Tiger,
The best solution I found was a "E/T style" lug nut. It has both the
taper and a sleeve like a mag wheel lug nut. This gives a tight, well
centered fit. I use Gorilla lug nuts, part # 68177B - 7/16. Be sure to
check the depth of the lug nut against the length of the wheel stud.
Lets Play it Safe out there,
Mark
Jim Barrett wrote:
>
> John,
> ... The Tiger has 4X 4 1/4" pattern. A lot of 4 bolt Mustang, Caprii
> and Pinto wheels also have the 4 X 4 1/4 pattern, but they usually have
>slightly
> larger stud holes than the Tiger. If you are considering changing the wheels,
> be aware that the taper on the TIGER/Alpine lug nuts is sharper than the taper
> on US lug nuts and most aftermarket replacements. If you use Tiger nuts on a
>US
> wheel it is likely that the taper on the nut and the wheel does not match and
> vice versa. You can mess up the holes in the wheels with the wrong lug nuts.
> I have yet to see a wheel come off due to the wrong taper of lug nuts, but it
> is a problem waiting to happen.
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