Lug nut covers for steel wheels?

[MileHigh]

Not a big issue, but the steel wheels might look a bit more together if they didn’t have the plain steel studs and bolts in them. I guess there are wheel nut covers. Anyone use them on their steelies? Do they affect balance?

If not, I was thinking of 3D printing some, that way if I lose them, I can make some for $0.50 or so. What is the bolt size and thread of the studs? I was thinking about a conformal cover for the nut part, that would be held on by a threading part on the stud.

Thoughts?

 

[Phred]

Why not just buy some black lug nuts?

 

[DenisM]

Not a big issue, but the steel wheels might look a bit more together if they didn’t have the plain steel studs and bolts in them. I guess there are wheel nut covers. Anyone use them on their steelies? Do they affect balance?

If not, I was thinking of 3D printing some, that way if I lose them, I can make some for $0.50 or so. What is the bolt size and thread of the studs? I was thinking about a conformal cover for the nut part, that would be held on by a threading part on the stud.

Thoughts?

M14, 1.5mm thread

 

[MileHigh]

Why not just buy some black lug nuts?

That's kind of what got me started. I saw something on OWL's website, but I think they were for another style? Do lug nuts have different 'interfaces' with the rim- domed, or not? Or does the domed relate to covering the stud?

 

[Phred]

Yes, the “seat” type should be matched as well as the thread/pitch.

 

[parb]

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGHBN8SG?tag=globalgrena0b-20

This is for a 60 degree seat. Anyone know what Ineos uses? And if the length will work?

 

[MileHigh]

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGHBN8SG?tag=globalgrena0b-20

This is for a 60 degree seat. Anyone know what Ineos uses? And if the length will work?

That looks like what we are looking for. A matte finish would be cool.

 

[MileHigh]

I've 3D printed lug not covers. One dimension that seems to vary a bit is how much of the wheel bolt stud is exposed past the wheel nut, on steel wheels. MIne is mostly about 8mm proud of the nut.

Could people measure how proud of the nut the studs are?

No one willing to post their tip to nut distance?

hee, hee

 

[IslandFalconer]

Here’s what I did to cover the center of the wheel and the lugs.

 

[parb]

Nice covers. Where did you find them?

 

[rovie]

Here’s what I did to cover the center of the wheel and the lugs.

That looks like covers that are also used by Mercedes.

 

[RY-Journeyman]

Yep. Looks like Mercedes sprinter wheel caps. OEM and aftermarket ones commonly available.

 

[Shaky]

Look exactly the same as covers I have seen on Mercedes Sprinter vans funnily enough !!

The look pretty good tbh

 

[dynosoar]

I spotted the Mercedes covers a while ago but never followed up with an order mainly because I wasn’t sure if they would fit.
I might have to have a shop now…
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[MileHigh]

Here’s what I did to cover the center of the wheel and the lugs.

Interesting on the cover. What holds it on? Friction?

I can only find ones with the MB logo/star on them?

 

[IslandFalconer]

Nice covers. Where did you find them?

So they are aftermarket Sprinter covers and lug nuts for an F150. The covers snap on to the lug nut.

These are the nuts I used, nice and black if you don’t want hub caps

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YVB6BM3?tag=globalgrena0b-20

And these are the caps I ordered

New Fits 2007-2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Front Rear Wheel Hub Cap Cover | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Fits 2007-2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Front Rear Wheel Hub Cap Cover at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.ca

 

[MileHigh]

So they are aftermarket Sprinter covers and lug nuts for an F150. The covers snap on to the lug nut.

These are the nuts I used, nice and black if you don’t want hub caps

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YVB6BM3?tag=globalgrena0b-20

And these are the caps I ordered

New Fits 2007-2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Front Rear Wheel Hub Cap Cover | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Fits 2007-2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Front Rear Wheel Hub Cap Cover at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.ca

Those nuts look cool. Got any pics with them on? What kind of gloss are they, and do they mark up easy?

 

[IslandFalconer]

Those nuts look cool. Got any pics with them on? What kind of gloss are they, and do they mark up easy?

Yeah no pics of them. They are pretty glossy. They didn’t mark up too bad.

 

[MileHigh]

Here is my 3Dprinted solution.

Steel Wheel Stud and Bolt Covers (3D Printed)

Been a minor visual issue for me that the steel wheels have the wheel lugs and bolts being raw metal in contrast to the black steel wheel. I won’t get on the wheel weigh issue right now. I thought I’d be dinging up the steel wheels more and having to touch up with spray paint, but I see the...

www.theineosforum.com

I’ll probably use these until I get new tires and then go with black nuts.

 

[Kujo]

Why not just buy a packet of black lug nuts from Agile?