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Just installed tires/wheels on 98 Contour SVT.
Are there any reasons NOT to use the stock lugs on
Focus SVT 17" wheels?
215/45/17 should be very close to correct on the speedo, right?
What should I torque them to?
Thanks in advance!
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Originally posted by 98SVT100:
Just installed tires/wheels on 98 Contour SVT.
Are there any reasons NOT to use the stock lugs on
Focus SVT 17" wheels?
215/45/17 should be very close to correct on the speedo, right?
What should I torque them to?
Thanks in advance!
I did the same thing...but I think that's wrong. The FSVT lug holes look to have a flat surface where the lug nuts contact the wheel, whereas the lugs look to be tapered at the end. I think flat bottomed lugs are needed.
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I used my stock lugnuts with the Focus rims. Haven't had any problems with the setup. I want to replace them with Focus SVT lugnuts but Ford wants 60.00 for a complete set.
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Thanks for the replies.
I don't think there will be any problems.
I was going to check FORD pricing on them as well!
$60 is a little much.
Maybe I can get them at a discount from Bill or someone...
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Originally posted by Contour_LXsport:
I used my stock lugnuts with the Focus rims. Haven't had any problems with the setup. I want to replace them with Focus SVT lugnuts but Ford wants 60.00 for a complete set.
Thats an insane price! 
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Have not seen either, but what you want to do is match the lug to the wheel. That is, if stock wheel has taper seat, and the Focus wheel has a taper seat, lugs from either wheel should be OK. However , if the Focus stock lugnut is a flat seat lug (will have a flat washer as part of the lugnut), then this is the correct lugnut to use with the wheel . DO NOT use a taper seat lug on a wheel meant for a flat seat lug.
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I know but thats what the local Ford delaership told me. Aldridge Ford in Lexington Park, MD.
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Originally posted by eaglesx4:
Have not seen either, but what you want to do is match the lug to the wheel. That is, if stock wheel has taper seat, and the Focus wheel has a taper seat, lugs from either wheel should be OK. However , if the Focus stock lugnut is a flat seat lug (will have a flat washer as part of the lugnut), then this is the correct lugnut to use with the wheel . DO NOT use a taper seat lug on a wheel meant for a flat seat lug.
I went down to the basement last night and stuck me ole finger into a lug hole (keep your cooments to yourself  ) and the holes have a tapered lip...
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