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Re: OEM vs Alcoa lug nuts [message #265358 is a reply to message #265349] Mon, 03 November 2014 13:15 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Otterwan   United States
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The Alcoa lug nuts are not torqued as high as the steel wheel lug nuts, if I recall correctly 145 ft/lbs vs 250 ft/lbs. I don't know if the Alcoa lug nut would take that torque.

You already have 3 stock lug nuts holding your spare on the carrier. Is carrying 5 more that much trouble?


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