Re: Panasport wheels and lug nuts: Help!

[Simon Favre <simon@domain.elided>]

What you need is called a "thin-wall" deep socket for the 13/16" lug nuts.
I have one and it works just fine on the Panasports. Don't over-torque the
lugs, or you might crack the socket. You should be able to get such a
socket at any decent tool or auto parts supplier. Keep looking.

Randy King wrote:

>I just bought some 15x6 Panasport wheels (from Spruell Alfa) for my '69 GTV.
>When I asked about lug nuts, they said "get them locally" even though I have
>both left and right hand threads.  Unfortunately, locally all I can get (in
>12x1.5mm thread) require a 13/16" socket.  I can't find a 13/16" socket that
>will fit in the wheel recesses.  I tried tire shops and auto parts stores
>with no success. The original lug nuts require a 19mm socket which fits
>fine.  I called Alfa Ricambi and they said "no problem, we've got the right
>nuts".  Then they sent me more 13/16" nuts!  Now I've got 32 lug nuts I
>can't use!!

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