Problem with rimms

[Geoff1979]

Hi guys,
I have a little problem
I had 15 inch steel rimms on my connect.
So i buyed some 17 inch alloy rimms.
But i have a problem
I cant put them on the car.
The nuts only goes on for 1 round max.
I think the nuts are to big
Is this possible?
Do i have to change the nuts or do i have to change the studds for longer one's?
Thanks!

[liteace]

Are the 17" alloys original Ford rims, if so you need the Ford wheel nuts that most Fords use that have original alloys

[Geoff1979]

No 17" alloys are not ford
So i just need other nuts to put them on the car

[Geoff1979]

Whats the diference between nuts for alloys and nuts for steelies?

[blue estate]

Whats the diference between nuts for alloys and nuts for steelies?

The Alloy nuts have a tapered seat, see photo

[Geoff1979]

My nuts have tapered seat also
Now dont get it

[liteace]

Now dont get it

If you don't get it don't play with safety, ive seen a few where the wheels had be changed for aftermarket and not fitted correct, last one was a merc, front wheel come of on motorway, bounced over central reservation and hit a coach that was coming the other way, lots of damage, insurance didn't / wouldn't pay out due to the unsafe modifications to vehicle!!

[Geoff1979]

Dont whorry liteace i wont drive like that im not creazy
Tomorow i'm going to a tuning store to see if they can help me with nuts with a narower taper
That will screw on correctly
One off my friends thinks the alloys comme from a car with screws instead off nuts
Could that be the problem?

[Geoff1979]

Hey guys,
Problem solved
The alloys are from a peugeot and they use special screws to fit them.....
So i will have to rework the wheel holes to fit the normal ford nuts
Sended a e-mail to a rework company today hope there price is payable