Camperconnect Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) I have a 2010 transit connect. I want to put wheels from a new Focus or TC, on it. The wheel studs are too short, because they are designed for steel wheels. Is it safe to install my desired wheels? Which lug nuts do I use? I believe I need extended thread lug nuts. What is the thread size? Edited October 1, 2021 by Camperconnect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 If you can't securely mount the wheel, because the hub bolts are too short, then don't do it. I can't imagine how that is even possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I have had alloys on Mk1 Connect, the bolts were long enough. How much does the thread extend from the seat when the wheel is in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camperconnect Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Fifty150 said: If you can't securely mount the wheel, because the hub bolts are too short, then don't do it. I can't imagine how that is even possible. Ive done it before with ET lug nuts. They have an extended shaft with threads. I just dont know if they are actually safe. I see allot of people put focus, and volvo wheels on their MK1's. I wonder what they are doing to fit it safely. This article link explains. https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4632/~/what-is-an-et-style-lug-nut%3F Edited October 2, 2021 by Camperconnect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camperconnect Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 12 hours ago, mrtn said: I have had alloys on Mk1 Connect, the bolts were long enough. How much does the thread extend from the seat when the wheel is in place? Strange. Yea mine are all really short. I can only tighten the bolts a few turns. So just 2-3 treads catch. This was with a ford fusion alloy wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Do the bolts look like they'd been cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecir51 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) 6 turn is minimal for the m12 lug nuts. 17x7.5 fusion wheels Edited October 3, 2021 by ecir51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camperconnect Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 I have made an error in my original post. I thought my studs were too short, but its actually the lug nuts that came with the steelies, that were to short. The treads on the factory lug nuts start about a centimeter into the nut. Regular aftermarket lug nuts are able to go on the stud, 7 turns. I can delete this site thread, if thats suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 12:13 PM, Camperconnect said: I thought my studs were too short, but its actually the lug nuts Okay....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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