Melbeachmoose20

Today on CL I bought some brand new take off wheels from a 2016 truck. I knew the bolt pattern was the same so I bought them.

They came with the matching lugs but when I mounted them they did not fit (the lugs, the wheels fit fine).

I looked it up and saw that somewhere along the way ford changed the studs from inch to metric.

Is there anyway that I can change the studs? I know I can go buy 2016 studs but is the shoulder the same size so that it fits in the hub of my 2004?

I would much rather change the studs and use the lugs then have to buy crappy aftermarket ones. Also the studs are a lot cheaper.

Thanks for the help, here's a picture of the new wheels.

http://imgur.com/a/OujsZ

Mulestang

To me, changing the studs would be a PITA. I got my Gorilla splined chrome lug nuts from discount tire for $38. Pretty happy with them.

Melbeachmoose20

I bought a set (can't remember the brand) for a trailer of mine at an Autozone and they are a piece of crap, started to rust and pit. How long have you had yours?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Lol.. swapping all 24 studs will not be easier.. swapping out 2 on my 4WD was not hard but time consuming.. why can't you use your old lug nuts or just buy some aftermarket lugs.

Mulestang

Had mine for 2 years now. They still look great.
I had to change a stud out on my daughter's Fusion. I'd hate to have to do that 24 times!

Melbeachmoose20

The old ones are being used right now, but they look like hell because they were never meant to be since.

Looks like I'll go buy some aftermarket ones.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Good call...

uwsguy01

Just go to Ebay and get some 2004-2014 lug nuts for exposed wheels. I did that for my 2015 platinum wheels I mounted.

rpf150ltd

Bought those same wheels. Look nice!

gbynum

I think you'll find they changed from M14x2.0 to M14x1.5. I suspect that new nuts will be less $$ than new studs, certainly less work.