Replaced No-name alloy wheel nuts with Gorilla wheel nuts

Sankar · 4th January 2013, 08:01

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Originally Posted by babhishek

Hi Sankar,
Any idea of the Swift nut thread sizes?

thanks!

Have replied to your PM but let this be here for others if they're looking.
12 x 1.25

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

The quintessential question? Safer, but if you lose or misplace the special nut adapter you may be in serious trouble.

Buy and keep a spare one with you.

Chetan_Rao · 5th February 2013, 14:43

@Sankar: Did you end up getting a spare key/set locally from Bangalore?

General Update: My set will be a year old in mid-Feb. I recently got my car serviced, and all lug nuts seem to be in good shape. I had to stay around when they unbolted the wheels just to be sure they don't over-torque while refitting.

The nuts are far better than the rust-prone hex-key ones, and I'd recommend them. I myself got them because the OE nuts wouldn't fit the holes in the alloys, and I didn't want to risk open-ended hex-key nuts.

Schoudhury · 5th February 2013, 15:05

I also have aftermarket alloys on my car and instead of going for these special nuts i have fitted the OEM nut which comes in the ZDI and ZXI version of Maruti cars. Those nuts cost me around Rs 1100 .
So i will suggest people using maruti cars can look @ this option also .

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

So I just bought a new L type spanner with detachable head(the kind which tire shops use), and it works fine.?

Sirji.
Please let us know how much did you pay for getting the L type spanner and also from where you got it .

Cheers

tsk1979 · 5th February 2013, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Schoudhury

I also have aftermarket alloys on my car and instead of going for these special nuts i have fitted the OEM nut which comes in the ZDI and ZXI version of Maruti cars. Those nuts cost me around Rs 1100 .
So i will suggest people using maruti cars can look @ this option also .

Sirji.
Please let us know how much did you pay for getting the L type spanner and also from where you got it .

Cheers

I bought this from a standard auto parts shop on the highway. Cost me around 200rs all inclusive
The big one for the safari cost 270rs all inclusive.
Any spare parts shop has this L spanner with removable head which can be used with aftermarket alloys

prince85 · 18th February 2013, 23:16

I'd appreciate if someone could please help me with the right thread size for the Hyundai i10

Cheers

SumitB · 20th February 2013, 20:21

Can someone please help me determine the lug nut size for the Tata Safari? The nut tool lists that it is for 19mm nuts. Which Gorilla Lug Nut will I need? Thanks in advance.

Sankar · 21st February 2013, 12:34

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Originally Posted by prince85

I'd appreciate if someone could please help me with the right thread size for the Hyundai i10

Cheers

Its 12x1.5

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Originally Posted by SumitB

Can someone please help me determine the lug nut size for the Tata Safari? The nut tool lists that it is for 19mm nuts. Which Gorilla Lug Nut will I need? Thanks in advance.

Check if the vehicle manual has the info in it. If not consult the workshop manual when you go to the service centre, it will have the necessary info.

motorpsycho · 2nd August 2018, 20:41

Hello All,

Are there any new dealers who retail these nuts, I am Ok with ordering online or pick them up in Bangalore.

5th February 2013, 14:43	#32
Chetan_Rao Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,877 Thanked: 24,039 Times	re: Replaced No-name alloy wheel nuts with Gorilla wheel nuts @Sankar: Did you end up getting a spare key/set locally from Bangalore? General Update: My set will be a year old in mid-Feb. I recently got my car serviced, and all lug nuts seem to be in good shape. I had to stay around when they unbolted the wheels just to be sure they don't over-torque while refitting. The nuts are far better than the rust-prone hex-key ones, and I'd recommend them. I myself got them because the OE nuts wouldn't fit the holes in the alloys, and I didn't want to risk open-ended hex-key nuts.
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prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	re: Replaced No-name alloy wheel nuts with Gorilla wheel nuts I'd appreciate if someone could please help me with the right thread size for the Hyundai i10 Cheers
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20th February 2013, 20:21	#36
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	re: Replaced No-name alloy wheel nuts with Gorilla wheel nuts Can someone please help me determine the lug nut size for the Tata Safari? The nut tool lists that it is for 19mm nuts. Which Gorilla Lug Nut will I need? Thanks in advance.
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motorpsycho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hubli Posts: 482 Thanked: 448 Times	re: Replaced No-name alloy wheel nuts with Gorilla wheel nuts Hello All, Are there any new dealers who retail these nuts, I am Ok with ordering online or pick them up in Bangalore.
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