Alloy Wheel Nuts

Jayathu · October 20, 2009

Hi Guys,

I down sized my wheels from 215/45R17 to 195/65R15 last week.. Gave up my old 17" and got a new set of 15" for the same prize but the problem is, couldn't get a good set of nuts for the new wheels.. Now on the hunt for a good set and can any one help with an idea or two as to where I can buy some..

Thanks.

Prami · October 20, 2009

Jayathu said:
Hi Guys,
I down sized my wheels from 215/45R17 to 195/65R15 last week.. Gave up my old 17" and got a new set of 15" for the same prize but the problem is, couldn't get a good set of nuts for the new wheels.. Now on the hunt for a good set and can any one help with an idea or two as to where I can buy some..

Thanks.

I have also checked colored nuts for my Mazda. But couldn't find yet. JJ lanka has normal nickel nuts.

Devinda_Z · October 20, 2009

Motorcade as always

they had the standard lug nuts as well as the fancy ones from Thailand or wherever

Prami · October 20, 2009

Devinda_Z said:
Motorcade as always
they had the standard lug nuts as well as the fancy ones from Thailand or wherever

Have checked Devinda. Fancy lug nuts they don't have. Only nickel nuts.

Jayathu · October 20, 2009

Prami said:
Have checked Devinda. Fancy lug nuts they don't have. Only nickel nuts.

Hmmm.. this is worrying.. Some one told me to check at the spot near the Dawson street roundabout. If not, may have to settle for nickel ones..

teejay · October 20, 2009

Hope I' not completely deviating from the topic.....I need to switch to a 14" set of wheels from my current 15" s (low profile for SL is a few years away!!). What kind of cost are we talking about if I do an exchange? (my tires are 1 yr old and the rims would get an 8/10 score :-) )

Jayathu · October 20, 2009

teejay said:
Hope I' not completely deviating from the topic.....I need to switch to a 14" set of wheels from my current 15" s (low profile for SL is a few years away!!). What kind of cost are we talking about if I do an exchange? (my tires are 1 yr old and the rims would get an 8/10 score :-) )

Well, in my case I exchanged my 17" wheels and the two rear tires (both the front ones were beyond any use) for a new set of 15" wheels for the same price. Had to only bear the cost of new tires... I think your exchange will go along similar lines.. But, why switch from 15" to 14", does not make much of a difference.

teejay · October 20, 2009

Jayathu said:
Well, in my case I exchanged my 17" wheels and the two rear tires (both the front ones were beyond any use) for a new set of 15" wheels for the same price. Had to only bear the cost of new tires... I think your exchange will go along similar lines.. But, why switch from 15" to 14", does not make much of a difference.

It does to me! I had 185/65/14 and went to 195/55/15. I miss the softer ride and I'm worried I might be damaging my car.

Devinda_Z · October 20, 2009

Prami said:
Have checked Devinda. Fancy lug nuts they don't have. Only nickel nuts.

hmmm wonder if Motor World in Dehiwala has any in that case

Prami · October 21, 2009

Devinda_Z said:
hmmm wonder if Motor World in Dehiwala has any in that case

Those days I have checked. But couldnt. Will try it again.

miniace · October 21, 2009

Get a sample nut..will tell a good place to turn-out.A place to get the same nickel plated too.

MINIACE

charitha19 · October 21, 2009

EBAY has but costly to ship it here... if someone can ship it to US and bring them thats a steal..

Devinda_Z · November 1, 2009

Jayathu said:
Hi Guys,
I down sized my wheels from 215/45R17 to 195/65R15 last week.. Gave up my old 17" and got a new set of 15" for the same prize but the problem is, couldn't get a good set of nuts for the new wheels.. Now on the hunt for a good set and can any one help with an idea or two as to where I can buy some..

Thanks.

Amila on Malay Street has a little tiny shop of sorts right opposite their main outlet - this joint had a few boxes of wheel nuts - chrome , Blue & Red along with a special tool for removal as these box nuts ( i forget the correct term )

Jayathu · November 3, 2009

Devinda_Z said:
Amila on Malay Street has a little tiny shop of sorts right opposite their main outlet - this joint had a few boxes of wheel nuts - chrome , Blue & Red along with a special tool for removal as these box nuts ( i forget the correct term )

Oh.. Thanks Dev. I got a set of nickel nuts from the place near the Dawson street round about last week.. Couldn't risk running about with a incompatible set of nuts. On hind sight, Should have waited a few more days..

I went that way a few times over the last week, but the horrendous traffic along Malay street and lack of parking space did not encourage me to have a look around.. Should go again and check.. Any idea about the cost? It is not too bad to keep an additional set of nuts.

Devinda_Z · November 3, 2009

Jayathu said:
Oh.. Thanks Dev. I got a set of nickel nuts from the place near the Dawson street round about last week.. Couldn't risk running about with a incompatible set of nuts. On hind sight, Should have waited a few more days..
I went that way a few times over the last week, but the horrendous traffic along Malay street and lack of parking space did not encourage me to have a look around.. Should go again and check.. Any idea about the cost? It is not too bad to keep an additional set of nuts.

since its Amila's you'll be going to you can pull into that empty-ish plot of land (which is their car park/ garage of sorts) directly opposite thier outlet on the other side of the road

no idea bat the cost- could have checked as i stopped by this evening also