Lug Nut - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | O'Reilly Auto Parts (2024)

FAQs

Are all Chevy lug nuts the same? ›

No, not all Chevy lug nuts are the same size. There are various wheel nuts for Chevy sedans, SUVs, and trucks in the market. Most Chevy vehicles use steel wheel nuts. The most common thread sizes that are used by Chevy cars are M14x1.

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To safely install your wheels, it's important that the lug nut size matches your vehicle's requirements. If your lug nuts or lug bolts don't match your vehicle's thread pitch, they won't work on your ride. Lug nut sizes are given in two numbers.

Thread Size You can easily identify your thread size and pitch with a simple thread pitch gauge available at any hardware store, or you can simply take one of your lug nuts to your local hardware store and spin it onto the bolts they have on hand.

For the most part, yes, they are the same. Over the years, Chevy has reused many of the same bolt patterns, and they use the same bolt pattern for their vehicles that require six lugs. For six-lug Chevy vehicles, the pattern is usually a six-lug, 5.5-inch standard or medium offset.

14 mm x 1.50 thread size, 7/8" hex.

Most manuals will specify the size and type of lug nuts required for the vehicle. But if you don't have access to your owner's manual, you can check the side of the wheel nut to see if the size is imprinted on it. That's most common for nuts that have a chrome cap fitted over the lug nut, but it's a possibility.

2007-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500: 140 lb-ft. 2019-2021 Chevy Silverado 1500: 140-150 lb-ft (Depending On Model) 2011-2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD: 140 lb-ft (single rear wheel)/165 lb-ft (dual rear wheel)

A car with a missing lug nut is "okay" to drive for a bit, but it will become dangerous. If you lost a lug nut, extra pressure is being put on the remaining lug nuts, causing them to wear out faster. If this happens, you may also notice a wobbly ride.

The spikes are designed to protect the lug nut from normal wear-and-tear and weathering damage, such as rust from heavy rain. The spike design helps flick moisture away while the wheel is spinning, too. Warning: Truck tire spikes are immediately noticeable, and that is intentional.

How often do lug nuts need to be replaced? ›

When should you change them? Depending on the type of vehicle it is and the age, the lug nuts may need to be replaced anywhere between five and 15 years. The cost of lug nuts or lug bolts can range from $2 to $7 or $8 a piece on most vehicles.

Individual lug nuts typically cost between $5-$10 each, while labor costs depend on your mechanic's hourly rate. Generally, it's safe to budget between $50-$100 for a full replacement, about as much as a good hockey stick.

A set of aftermarket nut kits come with all the necessary hardware to safely secure your finest wheels to the hub assembly. They are made specifically to fit your vehicle and matched up to the wheels/rims.

Lug nuts can swell due to excess heat and sudden temperature changes only if they're already damaged, or the lug nut caps are made from a low-quality metal. By expanding and reducing its size frequently, the decorative cap can become deformed, which directly leads to lug nut swelling.

Best Answer. Yes a 5 bolt pattern on GM trucks are the same. And since you are increasing the diameter of the rims it should not interfere with the brake calipers.

Typically, Chevy follows a pattern of “6-5.5-inch” on 6-lug vehicles. In other words, the wheels on Chevy trucks and SUVs usually have six lug bolts that are arranged in a circle that measures 5.5 inches in diameter.

As a final word on lug nuts: No, they are not all the same. It's important not only to make sure that you're getting the right one but also that you torque it down to manufacturer specifications once you do.

For example, a 5x100 bolt pattern means the wheel has five lug holes, and the distance between each lug is 100 millimeters. Not all vehicles with the same make and model will have the same bolt pattern as different years; trims or option packages may have different bolt patterns.