The lug nuts secure each wheel to its axle in your car. They enable moving of the wheels and provide you safe driving. There are different types of lug nuts depending on the car model like a conical seat, ball seat, extended thread, mag seat and spline drive. This slideshow will tell you about the different sizes and types of lug nuts that are used in cars.

1. What are the Different
Size and Types of Lug
Nuts Used in
Car?

2. Lug nuts are the
important piece of
hardware on your car.

3. Used in your car
for performing
several functions,
such as:
• Secure each wheel to its axle
• Allow the car to drive
• Provide a safe driving
experience

4. But the lug nut sizes
and types can vary
from car to car.

5. All types of lug nuts
have their own
distinguishing
features.

6. Below pointsdefine the different types and sizes of lug nuts used in a car.

7. Conical seat

8. Conical lug nuts are a
common one that
placed inward at a 60-
degree angle.

9. Designed to fit in a
cone-shaped hole and
work with the center.

10. Ball seat

11. Ball lug nuts are
rounded or spherical
and found in certain
cars, like:
• Audi
• Volkswagen
• Honda

12. If they are installed,
then it’s very hard to
see due to their size.

13. Extended
thread

14. Extended thread lug
nut adds to the benefit
of a longer thread.

15. Allow for better
engagement and keep
the wheels more
securely attached.

16. Mag seat

17. Mag seat is another
type of extended
thread lug with a
washer seat.

18. Lug nuts have a flat
seat instead of the
conical and tapered
bottom.

19. Lug bolt

20. Lug bolts are threaded
directly through the
brake rotorhat
and used in:
• BMW
• Mercedes
• Audi
• Volkswagen

21. Lug bolts are cheaper
and easier to replace
than the nuts and
stud.

22. Spline drive

23. Spline drive lug nuts
have narrow grooves
on the top and sides.

24. Replacement of
these lug nuts are
easier from the online
and local stores.

25. Conclusion

26. Regardless of using
the lug nuts and
wrench, picking the
right size is important.

27. Consult with a
professional for
getting the right size
of lug nuts for your
car.

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