The taper of the lug nuts matches the seating surface around the holes in the wheels. As the lug nuts are drawn tight, the wheel is centered on the mounting flange. Mag wheel, ...

Though all tapered lug nuts have a 60-degree face, not all are created equal. McGard lug nuts taper the hex points away from the wheel face to prevent them from chewing the aluminum. See All 8 Photos ...

Most alloy wheels have a 60-degree lug nut seat, and their lug nuts are tapered accordingly. You’ll also find ball-seat, mag-seat, flat-seat, and other styles.

Compatible with a 19mm hex wrench, these lug nuts are 1.4 inches (35.56mm) long and 0.87 inches (22.1mm) wide with a 60-degree tapered seat and 12mm x 1.5mm thread.

Conventional tapered wheel bearings need regular service, which is simple and takes just an hour or so. It started as a faint squeal a few weeks ago, ... Remove the lug nuts, ...

For years, NASCAR has used five lug nuts on a race car's wheels. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, that is set to change. NASCAR is planning to switch to a single lug nut for fastening tires ...

The most common style of lug nuts are known as conical, acorn, or tapered lug nuts. They come with either a 60-degree or 45-degree taper. The former is often used with aftermarket wheels, ...