I think the SST unilugs can just use the shank nuts with a large round washer... However, I have even seen insert washers for those too. They are just not flat like the old ET style washers. This stuff is not common today. I wouldn't even know where to get the parts.
I had the correct lug-nuts and washers. They work themselves loose, and they always had balancing problems. It's also a bad idea to have the lug-nuts bearing the load of the vehical, rather than the hub. They are just a cheap, half-assed design so that the manufacturer can make one wheel to fit all, rather than having to make different wheels with different bolt patterns. Saves time and the cost of tooling. I say that getting the correct bolt pattern for your particular car is much better than just adapting something to fit...
I ran uni-lug's for a long time....never had any problem. I just checked them often to make sure they were tight...... they went through more than one of these launches
like 5946, I check mine often...actually, I take them off and put them back on often, since it seems the car is on jackstands most of the time lately I am glad to hear that there might be an issue with them working loose. I will keep a closer eye on them until I get better rims. I got these from a guy through the forum for $100. Bigger rears and smaller fronts, and perfect for my setup. I just wanted to test them out to find the best sized tire without having to buy new rims and tires. I have been happy with them so far. But will maintain a sense of caution toward them.
Scott; if your wheels have the little shoulders that locate the washers, pay attention that they don't get grooved by the washer. It happens when the wheels come loose. Earl
Mine have two little ridges, which I guess is what you are talking about. I will keep an eye on those.
I just don't want to have to check the bolt torque all the time. There are enough things that need to be checked regularly on a car, especially an old car. To each his own though....
I have had no mishaps with the so called "uni-lugs" ,but i do consider them to be a weak link(so to speak).....just the slightest loose could spell disaster....
I don't doubt it in the least Earl. Big difference between a ten second big block car and my little beater. I can't believe they simply crimped them together! Some of the things that used to be allowed to go down the road are downright scary!
I ran a set for years, bought new, put on a Toyota pickup, Firebird, S 10, never had any problems. Tighten'em down good, retighten after a few days, they will be fine. I have a set of the old turbine style ETs with the unilugs on my Comet. Don't plan on replacing them unless somebody gives me a new set and I don't see that happening real soon......
I have a set of unilugs on my Maverick now, I have had them on my 68 gto 360 hp WT motor from 1974 to @ 1980 then they were on my 69 gto judge for about 15 years and now on the grabber for @ 10 years. they are ET slotted aluminim I have never had a problem, infact I kinda like the ideal, You can still buy the washers if you need them.
