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Old 05-18-2016, 03:03 PM
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Tried to keep within a low budget for the old truck, but giving it a decent ride/new look. I ended up ordering BF Goodrich tires 285/70/r17 and purchased the Vision Warrior 17s. Hopefully this will be a good combination.

While I wait for them to be delivered...I have to order some lug nuts. From what I searched, it seems that 14x2 are the correct lug nuts for the 2000 F150. I am hoping to get some input from those that have the wheel or have the knowledge to guide me to what lug nuts to buy. Thanks in advance pointing me in the direction. Would love to order today so they are delivered in time.

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http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Warrior-Machined-17x8-5-6x135mm/dp/B009HS5XLC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1463598101&sr=1-1&keywords=vision+warrior+5x135 http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Warrior-Machined-17x8-5-6x135mm/dp/B009HS5XLC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1463598101&sr=1-1&keywords=vision+warrior+5x135
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In the middle of the 2000 model year assembly, the lugs were changed from 12 to 14mm. Usually you can take your lug nuts off and it will tell you what size it is.

If you're spending money, why not get the wheels that fit your truck? Those a 6 lug wheels.
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Thanks for the reply. I linked to the wrong one...was just trying to link to the photo of the actual rim. How about this? :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Warrior-Machined-17x8-5-5x135mm/dp/B009HS5WO0 http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Warrior-Machined-17x8-5-5x135mm/dp/B009HS5WO0
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Haha, that's it. Did you try taking off a lug nut to see what size it is?
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Haha, that's it. Did you try taking off a lug nut to see what size it is?


Not yet. I live in one of those houses where the wife and kid drive the truck and I only see when it is time to do some maintenance or put gas it in it.

I am expecting her home soon so I will take a look.
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I took a look at the lug nuts, around the edge it says something like Metric Class 10 100 foot pounds of torque and a random 11

Build date is 9/99

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You got a tire shop around? My lug nuts tell me they are 12x1.75 lol, maybe a tire shop can tell you what size it is.
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Originally Posted by 20Lariat00
Tried to keep within a low budget for the old truck, but giving it a decent ride/new look. I ended up ordering BF Goodrich tires 285/70/r17 and purchased the Vision Warrior 17s. Hopefully this will be a good combination.

While I wait for them to be delivered...I have to order some lug nuts. From what I searched, it seems that 14x2 are the correct lug nuts for the 2000 F150. I am hoping to get some input from those that have the wheel or have the knowledge to guide me to what lug nuts to buy. Thanks in advance pointing me in the direction. Would love to order today so they are delivered in time.

The wheel http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Warrior...+warrior+5x135
It's always a good idea to buy the lug nuts from the same people you bought the wheels from.
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I ordered the vision assassin 396 black with machines lip in March still waiting on em from summit lol. Just went there the other day and bought all new lugs as well. I got all Mcgard lugs as well as the locking lugs too. I got the 14 2 for mine i have an 02. Nice looking wheels. Pics when u get em on 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
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Originally Posted by OTG02
I ordered the vision assassin 396 black with machines lip in March still waiting on em from summit lol. Just went there the other day and bought all new lugs as well. I got all Mcgard lugs as well as the locking lugs too. I got the 14 2 for mine i have an 02. Nice looking wheels. Pics when u get em on ddc4dcdffbddc4dcdffbddc4dcdffbddc4dcdffb.
nice !!! Look forward to seeing them!


For anyone reading this thread looking for new wheels and tires --

I learned a little trick a few years back when trying to buy speciality wheels. eBay has hundreds of wheel and tire shop sellers that have wheels in their inventories that you wouldn't be able to get online. Just have to contact them individually, not through eBay. My last set had a 4month back order and had them within two weeks. Worth checking out.


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