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Old 12-15-2012 | 04:04 AM
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Default 2012 16" Factory alloys - Lug nut question

Gonna be picking up my 2012 XB tomorrow. Dealer gave me a great deal on a set of factory scion 16" alloys.

Question: Will the lug nuts from the stock steel wheels work on these alloys? Also, will the TPMS sensors transfer into the new alloys as well?

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Old 12-15-2012 | 04:37 AM
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I wouldn't use the factory lug nuts with the OEM Scion 16" wheels. You spent a decent penny on the OEM 16" aluminum wheels, why not run a decent looking lug nut? The Gorilla spline type lug nuts work really well and will look a hundred times better than the OEM lug nuts.

But all in all, they probably will work just fine. I think the inside diamater of the lug holes should have ample space for a hefty 21mm impact socket.
I'm actually curious if the OEM aluminum wheels need a square seat lug nut, though... kind of like what the Lexus wheels use. This I'm not sure of.
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Thanks....I was more concerned with the proper seating and wheel hole size. The aesthetics of the lug nuts will be covered by the center hub cover.
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OH! If that's the case, you should be fine. But like I mentioned, they may be similar to the Lexus lug nuts where they have a flat shoulder and shank.
For what it's worth, my TRD 19s used a regular conical seat lug nut.
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If you're getting the wheels from the dealer, they should come with the lug nuts. TRD Sparks shows in their listing that the appropriate lug nuts are included...

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1563
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