Lug Nuts

[Jeff64]

Has anyone been able to locate an actual chrome lug nut for the Sprinter to replace these cheesy aluminum caps?

[GCinSC2]

Jeff,

Don't know the size or type on your rig but these guys have a pretty good selection.

Gorilla Automotive Products - Lug Nuts, Wheel Locks, Auto Security, Wheel Accessories

Discount Tire sold them to me with my new 16's

Gary

[dznf0g]

Try McGard

Cone Seat

[Silver Goose]

I really like the McGards, amazon has them in packs of 4. Needed 6 packs to replace all mine. One unexpected benefit; most others require 13/16 socket and require a thin wall spark plug socket to install/remove in wheels with deep recesses. The McGards use a 3/4 socket that easily fits inside my wheels. This applies to 1/2x20 cone seat acorns that fit mine. Other models may be different.

[GCinSC2]

Guys it looks like Jeff is looking for nuts for a Sprinter, right?

Jeff needs to identify size and style?

[ben322]

The Sprinter uses a flat seat so conical or radius lug nuts will not work. It's like the miniature version of 18-wheeler lugs but I haven't seen any decent replacements. I have seen the Gorilla washers that would adapt either a 60 or 45 degree conical seat but I don't have a lot of confidence the conical seat won't fracture over the long term with Sprinter lugs at about 150ftlbs.

[r carl]

JC Whitney?

[dznf0g]

I believe mcgard makes flat ones too, but OP needs to find specs. They are highest quality I've found.

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[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by GCinSC2

Guys it looks like Jeff is looking for nuts for a Sprinter, right?

Jeff needs to identify size and style?

Yes he has a Sprinter. This is the Sprinter and B-van forum.

I've never seen chrome lug nuts for a 3500 Sprinter and I've looked many times. The correct lug nuts look like this:
Lug nut for 2007-2014 Sprinter 3500 Steel Wheel - new original part

... or this
Dorman® AutoGrade™ 611-295 - Wheel Nut | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Specs:

• Wheel Nut M14-1.5 Flanged Flat Face - 19mm Hex, 15.5mm Length
• Hex Size: 19mm
• Thread Size: M14X1.50
• Seat Style: Flange
• Style: Flanged Flat Face
• Thread Handing: Right Hand Thread

The Interstate has Alcoa Forged Aluminum Wheels and the lug nut covers on mine are chromed steel.

[73shark]

I believe mine are st-st.

Only problem I've had is the depressions that are used to make them a press-fit weren't deep enuf so had to add some tape on a couple of the flats on the lug nuts. The PO had lost two in 4K mi. Got the dealer to replace under warranty.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by 73shark

I believe mine are st-st.

Only problem I've had is the depressions that are used to make them a press-fit weren't deep enuf so had to add some tape on a couple of the flats on the lug nuts. The PO had lost two in 4K mi. Got the dealer to replace under warranty.

You are correct -- they are probably stainless steel.

Thanks,

[73shark]

Originally Posted by Boxster1971

I've never seen chrome lug nuts for a 3500 Sprinter and I've looked many times. The correct lug nuts look like this:
Lug nut for 2007-2014 Sprinter 3500 Steel Wheel - new original part

These say they're for Sprinter steel wheels. Will they still work on the Alcoa wheels?

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by 73shark

These say they're for Sprinter steel wheels. Will they still work on the Alcoa wheels?

Yes -- 3500 Sprinter steel wheels and Alcoa aluminum wheels use same lug nuts. It's not like the lug bolts on the 2500 that are different lengths for steel and aluminum.

[73shark]

Thanks, good to know.

[poptop4u]

I found these stainless steel lug nut covers on Amazon. They look just like the originals ...maybe better! Fit nice and tight!

$3.49 each plus postage http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C0QG0V4
$29.49 for five, plus postage - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C0QT1OW