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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Hello everybody im new on here and i need a answer i bought new mag lug nuts for my rims and now that im ready to put them on i find out the shank on the nut is a hair to long.Can i get thicker washers or wheel spacers or what would you all suggest be the best fix for this problem.Oh ya i cant return the nuts for shorter shank nuts so im stuck with what i have..
 
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Go back and buy the correct nuts. Chalk it up to experience.

On second thought--how far off are you? The thicker washer might work, but to find the right one plated might be a trick. I would NOT use spacers.
 

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