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Old Dec 7, 2024 | 01:16 PM
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I have a 78 250 that had the 16.5s. I just recently bought a set of used 16s so I could find better and more affordable tires, when the time comes. When I mounted the rims on, the lugs sunk far enough in I couldn't get a socket on to tighten them all the way. Did I get wrong fitting rims, or do I need different lug nuts? How do I know if they're 6.5s or 170s? Would 170s fit over 6.5 studs?

 
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You might need skinnier nuts, which may come with their own skinny sockets. Or, try to find thinner wall deep-well sockets.
 
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170MM wheel pattern will not fit on 8X6.5 lug pattern.
 
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