BMW lugs are bolts or nuts?

The Dez · 05-07-2012, 05:32 PM

This will be the first time for me changing my OEM 189's to after market 19's. I have heard through the grapevine that BMW use OEM LUG "Bolts" not LUG NUTS. Is this true? Yes i know im gonna get alot of answer like "take it out and see what it is"

Just wanted to know if I need to get a stud conversion to get my 12x1.5 "nuts" on? If so, what length stud conversion do I need to purchase to get my after market lugnuts on. Thanks for all the info you guys provide.

-Dez

Car info:
2008 335i E92

ExpensiveTaste · 05-07-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dez

This will be the first time for me changing my OEM 189's to after market 19's. I have heard through the grapevine that BMW use OEM LUG "Bolts" not LUG NUTS. Is this true? Yes i know im gonna get alot of answer like "take it out and see what it is"

Just wanted to know if I need to get a stud conversion to get my 12x1.5 "nuts" on? If so, what length stud conversion do I need to purchase to get my after market lugnuts on. Thanks for all the info you guys provide.

-Dez

Car info:
2008 335i E92

Yes, they are lug bolts.

#Tee · 05-07-2012, 06:05 PM

what color is your car?

The Dez · 05-07-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ExpensiveTaste

Yes, they are lug bolts.

Thanks.. To make my new wheels fit, do you know what size lug conversion i need to make my lug nuts stick? i have 12x1.5 lug nuts.

Quote:

what color is your car?

Alpine white.. why?

#Tee · 05-07-2012, 06:17 PM

you dont be needing any "conversions" the oem bolts have the 60 degree taper. which is pretty standard on any aftermarket wheel.

MRRwheels · 05-07-2012, 06:50 PM

same factory Bolts will do for aftermarket wheels.
your good.

The Dez · 05-07-2012, 07:11 PM

Sounds good didnt know the OEM bolts has a taper (acorn/spline). Well for future reference, what stud length do I need to fit some project kics or T1R spline drive nuts? Im not looking for extended just OEM 12x1.5 fit.

#Tee · 05-07-2012, 07:31 PM

57 is the oem replacement size, if you goona run a open ended kics/t1r nut then most likely it should be a 75mm stud naamean?

michael1284 · 05-07-2012, 11:27 PM

Like stretch I ran 75 mm on my e90 and e92. Sits like 1/8 inch past the lug naaaameannn

05-07-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
The Dez Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 239 Posts Drives: LMB E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (4)	BMW lugs are bolts or nuts? This will be the first time for me changing my OEM 189's to after market 19's. I have heard through the grapevine that BMW use OEM LUG "Bolts" not LUG NUTS. Is this true? Yes i know im gonna get alot of answer like "take it out and see what it is" Just wanted to know if I need to get a stud conversion to get my 12x1.5 "nuts" on? If so, what length stud conversion do I need to purchase to get my after market lugnuts on. Thanks for all the info you guys provide. -Dez Car info: 2008 335i E92
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#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	you dont be needing any "conversions" the oem bolts have the 60 degree taper. which is pretty standard on any aftermarket wheel. __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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MRRwheels Banned 48 Rep 281 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: LOS ANGELES iTrader: (0)	same factory Bolts will do for aftermarket wheels. your good.
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The Dez Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 239 Posts Drives: LMB E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (4)	Sounds good didnt know the OEM bolts has a taper (acorn/spline). Well for future reference, what stud length do I need to fit some project kics or T1R spline drive nuts? Im not looking for extended just OEM 12x1.5 fit.
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#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	57 is the oem replacement size, if you goona run a open ended kics/t1r nut then most likely it should be a 75mm stud naamean? __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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05-07-2012, 11:27 PM	#9
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	Like stretch I ran 75 mm on my e90 and e92. Sits like 1/8 inch past the lug naaaameannn __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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