What is the Difference Between a 60 Degree Cone and 90 Degree Cone for Lug Nuts

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How do i know if i need a 60 degree or a 90 degree taper cone nut as a replacement for my hubs.

asked by: Jim

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You most likely will have a 60 degree cone. That is the most common. I included a picture that shows where the 60 and 90 degrees are being measured. It can be hard to tell with the naked eye unless you have one of each next to each other to compare.

I have included a second picture that shows the two side by side. The taper on the 60 degree is steeper since the angle is less compared to the 90 degree.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Trailer wheel lug nuts that are 1/2-inch inside diameter typically have a 20-TPI thread pitch (20 threads per inch). Most lug nuts also use a 60-degree-coned profile like #CE11051, but a 90-degree like #STN569 is also available for 9/16-inch studs.…

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Answer 2

The Wheel Masters Lug Nut Covers #WM8011 that you referenced do fit the size lugs you mentioned of 1-1/16" which is commonly found on Ford RVs like your 1997 Ford E-350 Class C so it will fit but they are all press-on style covers. There…

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Answer 3

First, I can tell you that we carry few rims that have an offset. If it did have an offset it would be listed so it looks like the Dexstar Wheel, #AM20021, has a zero offset. Given that it has a zero offset the total width of the rim is 8 inches (7…

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Answer 4

The wheel you mentioned has a 900 lb weight rating, so the capacity will not be your problem. The wheel size is the same, but I am not entirely sure that the bolt pattern will be close enough to match up. A 4 bolt on 100mm bolt pattern would equate…

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Answer 5

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 6

The typical tire should run about 158 degrees (Farenheidt) once you get going down the road, but this can vary greatly depending on the weight of the trailer, how fast you're traveling, and also driving habits. So while 158 is probably…

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Answer 7

As long as you aren't exceeding the speed rating of the tires which would cause them to get to an excessive heat you are fine. Trailer tires are designed to be inflated to their max PSI rating when cold and then the pressure increase from heat…

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Answer 8

For your 20x10-8 size tire, you can use an 8 inch x 7 inch wheel like the Americana #AM20021 if you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern or #AM20026 if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Both wheels feature a nice white powder coat to resist…

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Answer 9

The degrees represents the angle of the cone that is on the wheel bolt. If they are 90 degree then the cone is a 90 degree angle made by the angle created by each side of the bolt. A 60 degree lug bolt would have a 60 degree angle made by each sides…

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Answer 10

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hey Eric, so we do have what you need with the replacement cap part #VA55JR but the one you mentioned is smaller so it would not work for you. The cap you need is 4 inch diameter and the one you referenced is 3.75 inch.

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