Lug nuts

ajfcpajd · 03-22-2009, 01:14 PM

Not sure if anyone will know the answer to this question (which is probably a dumb one). I have a 2008 335 sedan. I bought winter wheels and tires from Tire Rack last summer and had them installed in November. I put the OEM wheels/tires in my basement but don't remember seeing any lug nuts. Would the lug nuts from the OEM be in use with the winter setup?

Any help would be appreciated.

Joonsup · 03-22-2009, 01:20 PM

unless you get stud converstion our cars use bolts and not lug nuts. You should be able to use your stock bolts with the new wheels

Gary@TireRack · 03-23-2009, 07:38 AM

Many of the wheels we sell reuse OE BMW bolts. What size and model of wheel was it?

ajfcpajd · 03-23-2009, 10:28 AM

Not sure but they did use the originals. had an "interesting" experience when they were put on yesterday. Took it to Sears (I called and they had no wait). I didn't think I had to tell them that the tires were staggered sizes. Got home and on a hunch decided to check. They put the 255's on the left side and 225's on the right.

Josephkao · 03-23-2009, 10:29 AM

your OEM bolts are on your car.

GregL · 03-23-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfcpajd

Not sure but they did use the originals. had an "interesting" experience when they were put on yesterday. Took it to Sears (I called and they had no wait). I didn't think I had to tell them that the tires were staggered sizes. Got home and on a hunch decided to check. They put the 255's on the left side and 225's on the right.

Sears? I'd have to say that I'm honestly not surprised...

mike-y · 03-23-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfcpajd

Not sure but they did use the originals. had an "interesting" experience when they were put on yesterday. Took it to Sears (I called and they had no wait). I didn't think I had to tell them that the tires were staggered sizes. Got home and on a hunch decided to check. They put the 255's on the left side and 225's on the right.

Are you sure you didn't tell them you wanted the reverse Nascar setup?

Gary@TireRack · 03-24-2009, 02:32 PM

Wow... They really just bolted them on without even looking at them..

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ajfcpajd Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Lug nuts Not sure if anyone will know the answer to this question (which is probably a dumb one). I have a 2008 335 sedan. I bought winter wheels and tires from Tire Rack last summer and had them installed in November. I put the OEM wheels/tires in my basement but don't remember seeing any lug nuts. Would the lug nuts from the OEM be in use with the winter setup? Any help would be appreciated.
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	unless you get stud converstion our cars use bolts and not lug nuts. You should be able to use your stock bolts with the new wheels
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Many of the wheels we sell reuse OE BMW bolts. What size and model of wheel was it? __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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ajfcpajd Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Not sure but they did use the originals. had an "interesting" experience when they were put on yesterday. Took it to Sears (I called and they had no wait). I didn't think I had to tell them that the tires were staggered sizes. Got home and on a hunch decided to check. They put the 255's on the left side and 225's on the right.
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Josephkao Captain 46 Rep 997 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (13)	your OEM bolts are on your car. __________________ FS: OEM M Sport Rear Sway Bar http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246838
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Wow... They really just bolted them on without even looking at them.. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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