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Conical Lug Nuts Vs Acorn


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Conical Lug Nuts Vs Acorn. Understanding the different types of lug nuts or wheel bolts and their intended use case can be the difference between a smooth install and an. The conical lug nut, otherwise known as the acorn lug, is the most popular lug nut in the aftermarket wheel industry.

16pc Chrome ET Style Conical Bulge Acorn 12x1.25 Lug Nut Set Wheels
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In other words, never use a conical nut on a wheel with a ball seat, flat or mag seat, and vice versa. An et style lug nut has a 60° conical seat and a small extended shank to allow for more thread engagement. The seat on the wheel determines which lug nut you install.

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16pc Chrome ET Style Conical Bulge Acorn 12x1.25 Lug Nut Set Wheels

Summit racing lists both applications. This type of lug nut is commonly used when putting new, aluminum wheels on older vehicles that came with shorter wheel studs. Mcgard's website lists both as fitting, with the disclaimer that they are not responsible for the accuracy of their application guide. An et style lug nut has a 60° conical seat and a small extended shank to allow for more thread engagement.

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