Center caps for Mickey thompsons
#1
Center caps for Mickey thompsons
I've got a set of Mickey Thompson classic II's and the center caps are starting to rot. I tried putting the OEM ford center caps on but couldn't get the clips to grab the OEM lug nuts. Anyone else running these wheels and needed to replace the center caps? Just want to see what my options are.
#3
I did buy the OEM lugs for the caps but the lug nuts seem to Countersink into the wheels and the caps don't have anything to grab onto. If that makes sense. Ok they weren't ford brand lugs they were Forman but they looked exactly the same. But yours worked with the OEM center caps?
#4
Ok. The lugs I have are
1/2-20 Wheel Cover Retaining Nut - 3/4 In. Hex, 1-1/4 in. Length.
The issue is that there's not enough room between the wheel and the retaining ring on the OEM center cap for it to snap on. I'm trying to find the same lug nuts that are 1 1/2 in. In length. That should give the center cap enough room to snap on. But I cans find them anywhere. The factory centers would look awesome on these wheels. There has to be a way to do this or a cross reference lug nut that will work. Any other ideas? I have no idea how you would've got this to work on your truck.
1/2-20 Wheel Cover Retaining Nut - 3/4 In. Hex, 1-1/4 in. Length.
The issue is that there's not enough room between the wheel and the retaining ring on the OEM center cap for it to snap on. I'm trying to find the same lug nuts that are 1 1/2 in. In length. That should give the center cap enough room to snap on. But I cans find them anywhere. The factory centers would look awesome on these wheels. There has to be a way to do this or a cross reference lug nut that will work. Any other ideas? I have no idea how you would've got this to work on your truck.
#5
[ATTACH][/ATTACH]Ok so I'm gonna try to attach some files with my iPod to see if I can explain better what I'm trying to accomplish. Thanks to Vista 4.0 for all the assistance so far.
The first picture is what I'm starting with. Mickey Thompson classic 2 wheels and the factory center caps. Which are starting to fall apart. The second picture are the OEM lug nuts for the truck if you were going to run the factory center caps. They have that little retaining ring on them. The third picture is what I'm trying to accomplish but the lug nuts tighten too close to the wheels making the retaining ring on the lug nuts too close to the wheel itself and preventing the center cap from snapping on. In short, I think I need lug nuts that look just like these ones but have a longer shaft. Or if anyone else has any other ideas.
Ok so the only picture I can get to upload us the last one. Which is what I'm trying to accomplish.
The first picture is what I'm starting with. Mickey Thompson classic 2 wheels and the factory center caps. Which are starting to fall apart. The second picture are the OEM lug nuts for the truck if you were going to run the factory center caps. They have that little retaining ring on them. The third picture is what I'm trying to accomplish but the lug nuts tighten too close to the wheels making the retaining ring on the lug nuts too close to the wheel itself and preventing the center cap from snapping on. In short, I think I need lug nuts that look just like these ones but have a longer shaft. Or if anyone else has any other ideas.
Ok so the only picture I can get to upload us the last one. Which is what I'm trying to accomplish.
Last edited by crawly1025; 05-02-2016 at 12:15 PM. Reason: D
#7
#8
Nope shouldn't be the issue. I have the 3 different sets on mine now. OldEric style from 98. New style with both 3 clips and 5 clips. It's gotta be his lugs
#9
Pretty sure you need this kind of lug nut
20 Pcs Open End Lug Nuts Bulge Acorn 1 2"x20 Wheel Nut Ford | eBay
Are these the kind you currently have?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-12-FO...jr6QBA&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Hillyard; 05-04-2016 at 08:23 PM.
#10
Pretty sure you need this kind of lug nut
20 Pcs Open End Lug Nuts Bulge Acorn 1 2"x20 Wheel Nut Ford | eBay
Are these the kind you currently have?
Set of 12 Ford Steel Wheel Lug Nuts for Center Hub Cap Bolts Collard Lugs Nut | eBay
20 Pcs Open End Lug Nuts Bulge Acorn 1 2"x20 Wheel Nut Ford | eBay
Are these the kind you currently have?
Set of 12 Ford Steel Wheel Lug Nuts for Center Hub Cap Bolts Collard Lugs Nut | eBay
My exact lugs.
And who I ordered them from
Last edited by vista4.0; 05-04-2016 at 09:05 PM.
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