Lug nut patterns are important to keep track of if you want to fit a new tire on your wheels. There are a few different ways ...

We've said it before, but it's a fact that few things are as simple as they look. Take something as commonplace as lug nuts: They hold the wheels onto a vehicle. That's simple enough, but another ...

We usually don't pay attention to our wheel's bolt pattern that often but it is an important thing to know since every car has a different bolt pattern. The wheel bolt pattern is the number of lug ...

Picture in your mind a wheel that's attached with 8 lug nuts, and you'll probably see a large wheel mounted on a pickup truck; likely a heavy-duty rig with at least a 3/4 ton capacity. Big engines and ...

Horse Sense:Four lugs and horsepower. Can the two co-exist? Don't spout any "it's not possible" quotes of Mustang mythology if NMRA Renegade racer, George Seeger, is within earshot. George's '91 GT ...

For those who may be unaware, centerlock wheels incorporate a single, large central nut to secure the wheel in place, as opposed to the more common five-lug setup seen on the C8 Corvette. While ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Lug nuts keep you safe and can enhance your car's appearance What’s less than an inch in diameter and keeps your ...

We once had an animated discussion with a group of friends about the one defining feature in one's taste in cars. At the time, the answers ranged from a certain way of engine orientation or placement, ...

There are two commonly used ways to fasten wheels to a hub: lug-centric and hub-centric. In hub-centric designs (see figure below), the wheel fits snugly against the hub which provides support along ...

Know what the very first thing nearly every eight-lug truck buyer does? If you guessed changing out the wheels and tires from the boring, anemic stockers, you'd be right. So feast your eyes on this ...

The best way to keep your wheels from getting stolen. You’ve likely seen it before: A car sitting on bricks or concrete blocks after its wheels and tires have been stolen. Whether you have a nice set ...

Pontiac enthusiasts often gravitate toward the 8-lug wheel design. Here are the Pontiacs that used 8-lug wheels and why these wheels are in demand.