Wheel Nut Sizing

[bradmax]

Stupid noob question but as I don't have a tyre lever that fits, I was gunna buy one just in case I get a flat. The one I was supplied doesn't fit and I tried all the sockets in my socket set and they don't fit although that may be just because they are not deep enough to accomodate the length of the nut before the hex starts....

So what size are the wheel nuts on a R33??

Thx

Edited August 17, 2009 by bradmax

[Beer Baron]

are they standard or aftermarket? unfortunately different brand/type wheel nuts have different sized heads even though they may all have the same size thread. they come in all different size heads and lengths too. some even need their own propriety socket to undo. you are best off just measuring them with a set of vernier calipers, if you don't have a set, buy some, cheap plastic ones from bunnings etc less than $2.

[GTR-N1]

You already have a socket set; so that means you've got the handle.

You only need to go down to Auto One or Repco to get a long socket that fits your handle at one end and your wheel nut at the other. Take your handle with you, because the male end will need to match up. I don't know why I'm explaining it like this... Perhaps I glanced at your Avatar.

BTW get a good quality socket, otherwise crappy stuff will break when it needs to fit down into that thin space in the crevice . Sh/t there I go again!

[bradmax]

You already have a socket set; so that means you've got the handle.

You only need to go down to Auto One or Repco to get a long socket that fits your handle at one end and your wheel nut at the other. Take your handle with you, because the male end will need to match up. I don't know why I'm explaining it like this... Perhaps I glanced at your Avatar.

BTW get a good quality socket, otherwise crappy stuff will break when it needs to fit down into that thin space in the crevice . Sh/t there I go again!

Thx Terry once upon a life I was a tradesman [desk jockey these days] so pretty okay with the socket issues, was just trying to avoid buying one and go out to the carpark, try it out, doesn't fit, go back exchange it blah blah blah yadda yadda yadda. Seems that's what I am up for so Repco here I come.....

I even have a set of vernier calipers......

Glad you liked the avatar lol....

Thx

Edited August 17, 2009 by bradmax

[blind_elk]

Nissan standard appears to be 21mm.

[bradmax]

Nissan standard appears to be 21mm.

And the winner is "blind elk"..... 21mm it is!! $26 for a 21mm deep reach socket plus a bar adaptor [bit with a hole in it so you can insert a peice of bar to turn the socket] from Repco!!