Posted January 13, 201312 yr comment_411765 Hi,I've got a 71 240Z and would like to replace the rusty lug nuts. It's been suggested to purchase 'McGards'. I'm okay with that but a web search only lists McGards for a 260Z.Question: Do the 240Z's share the same lug nut specs as as the 260Z's? Thanks,George Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411769 The answer to your question would be yes. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr Author comment_411770 Thanks, DavidI like your definative response.Cheers,George Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411772 Yes, all the "standard" lug nuts for the "factory steel wheels" are the same for ALL 240z, 260z and 280z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr Author comment_411777 Great...Thanks, dltalfa Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411782 Not so fast George... You never said what wheels are on your 240Z. Are they the stock steel wheels, or are they one of the many styles of dealer installed alloys? The lugnuts are different for steel and alloy wheels. Steel wheels use a standard open end cone nut, while the alloys use a shank style nut with a closed end and a washer. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411783 Not so fast George... You never said what wheels are on your 240Z. Are they the stock steel wheels, or are they one of the many styles of dealer installed alloys? The lugnuts are different for steel and alloy wheels. Steel wheels use a standard open end cone nut, while the alloys use a shank style nut with a closed end and a washer.Thats what I said in my response,... all "Factory steel wheels" use the same lug nuts,..240z, 260z and 280z.He had asked if the nuts for a 260z would fit on a 240z. That is still true even with alloy wheels,...the lugs enterchange between all 1st generation Z cars. Edited January 13, 201312 yr by dltalfa Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411784 Thats what I said in my response,... all "Factory steel wheels" use the same lug nuts,..240z, 260z and 280z.He had asked if the nuts for a 260z would fit on a 240z. That is still true even with alloy wheels,...the lugs enterchange between all 1st generation Z cars.I hear you, but the OP might not have known that they are different. Just because the McGard lugnuts say they fit a 260, doesn't mean they fit the OP's wheels. He never said if the McGard nuts are for steel wheels or aftermarket. The fact that he doesn't know that the 240 and 260 nuts are the same tells me he doesn't have the in-depth knowledge of the S30 like some of us have. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411786 I hear you, but the OP might not have known that they are different. Just because the McGard lugnuts say they fit a 260, doesn't mean they fit the OP's wheels. He never said if the McGard nuts are for steel wheels or aftermarket. The fact that he doesn't know that the 240 and 260 nuts are the same tells me he doesn't have the in-depth knowledge of the S30 like some of us have. Good point!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411809 If you look at the OP garage and look at the car he has alloy wheels from a later model Z or ZX. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411815 Good call Michael. I looked at the picture, but I don't recognize the wheels he has. They appear to be aftermarket, but I've never seen them before. His best bet would be to remove one of the nuts, post photos, and measure the key dimensions. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 13, 201312 yr comment_411821 I believe the stock studs for the lug nuts are 12 x 1.25 mm. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/45396-lug-nut-question-this-one-will-test-ya/#findComment-411821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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