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MonroeZ28 · 10-25-2018, 11:30 AM

I have 2 sets of wheels and tires and swap my wheels whenever I go to the track. Whenever I take the lug nuts off they always get stuck in my 22mm socket and I can never figure out why. I bought a new 22mm the other day but they still got stuck. Has anyone else experienced this and is anyone using different lug nuts on there Z?

j o n · 10-25-2018, 11:45 AM

Are the lugs' edges rolled? If so, the lugs themselves are the issue.

I have no issue with mine

Sidecardog1 · 10-25-2018, 08:32 PM

Just a thought: Are you using a six point socket ? If you are using a 12point socket, that is most likely the cause of your problem.

MonroeZ28 · 10-25-2018, 08:48 PM

I’m using a 6 pt socket and yes the edges are starting to get rolled. I feel like they were always tough to get out of the socket from the first time I swapped wheels. At this point I want to replace my lug nuts and wanted to know if someone has a suggestion on a replacement lug nut?

Gbland60 · 10-25-2018, 10:22 PM

Mine do it too but there's a trick if you're using an impact that I do when you first initially break loose the lug nut let off of the impact before the nut is completely loose off of the stud just move your impact a little enough to break the bind and then finish taking off the lug nut with the impact after you've done this enough it's not even noticeable that you're even doing it

j o n · 10-26-2018, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonroeZ28

I’m using a 6 pt socket and yes the edges are starting to get rolled. I feel like they were always tough to get out of the socket from the first time I swapped wheels. At this point I want to replace my lug nuts and wanted to know if someone has a suggestion on a replacement lug nut?

Rocket Racing makes a good durable steel/chrome standard closed lug nut. Priced well too. Used them on other cars. Look into them on summit/jegs.

These are 3/4" socket size... due to the fact they dont have a casing on them like the GM lugs
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rpm-c1709h/overview/

Gbland60 · 10-26-2018, 02:51 PM

Just check the base angle of the aftermarket lugs compared to the oem. You sure don't want one that the seat recesses too deep into the rim. I know i need some

10-25-2018, 11:30 AM	#1
MonroeZ28 Drives: 15 z28 white Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 174	Lug nuts I have 2 sets of wheels and tires and swap my wheels whenever I go to the track. Whenever I take the lug nuts off they always get stuck in my 22mm socket and I can never figure out why. I bought a new 22mm the other day but they still got stuck. Has anyone else experienced this and is anyone using different lug nuts on there Z?

10-25-2018, 11:45 AM	#2
j o n Drives: 2015 Z/28 #0058 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 814	Are the lugs' edges rolled? If so, the lugs themselves are the issue. I have no issue with mine __________________ Current: - '15 Z/28 #0058 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's - '22 Ridgeline RTL \| White \| Ebony, '22 CR-V EX-L Hybrid \| White \| Ebony Sold: - '15 Z/28 #0048 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's https://www.instagram.com/__jon__athan__/

10-25-2018, 08:32 PM	#3
Sidecardog1 Drives: 2015 2SS, 1LE, Dual Mode, Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 73	Just a thought: Are you using a six point socket ? If you are using a 12point socket, that is most likely the cause of your problem.

10-25-2018, 08:48 PM	#4
MonroeZ28 Drives: 15 z28 white Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 174	I’m using a 6 pt socket and yes the edges are starting to get rolled. I feel like they were always tough to get out of the socket from the first time I swapped wheels. At this point I want to replace my lug nuts and wanted to know if someone has a suggestion on a replacement lug nut?

10-25-2018, 10:22 PM	#5
Gbland60 Drives: 2015 z28 Black w/ac #645 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Mine do it too but there's a trick if you're using an impact that I do when you first initially break loose the lug nut let off of the impact before the nut is completely loose off of the stud just move your impact a little enough to break the bind and then finish taking off the lug nut with the impact after you've done this enough it's not even noticeable that you're even doing it

10-26-2018, 02:51 PM	#7
Gbland60 Drives: 2015 z28 Black w/ac #645 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 337 View My Garage	Just check the base angle of the aftermarket lugs compared to the oem. You sure don't want one that the seat recesses too deep into the rim. I know i need some