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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 7:35 PM
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Need some opinions/help.

I have a 1991 Suburban with the Silverado package. I bought some lug nuts on Amazon (9/16-18,2''(51mm)) but I'm having some OCD moments. The new lug nuts do not seem to be the exact size as the old lugs. (Pics attached)

It seems to fit just fine on the wheel, but I'd just like some reassurance from the group. Any thoughts/opinions?
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 8:47 PM
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I agree, they do look quite a bit longer.
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 9:15 PM
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Sorry, I meant the diameter; the length is OK (Supposed to look that way). It just doesn't seem as big around as the old lugs. It seems to sit fine on the actual rim though...

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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 9:54 PM
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It appears in the pictures that the conical portion fully engages the hole in the wheel. It looks like you have to have some type of special socket to fit over these new lug nuts though.
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 10:45 PM
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Yes, they sent two keys.

thank you for the reply, it sure seems like it fits but the new lug is obviously smaller.

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It appears in the pictures that the conical portion fully engages the hole in the wheel. It looks like you have to have some type of special socket to fit over these new lug nuts though.
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Old Feb 4, 2018 | 11:49 AM
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Just taking a quick moment to say thanks for the reply. I drove over to a local tire shop to have them check it out. Guy says they will fit fine (damn it... I knew I shouldn't worry...) But he pointed out they are missing the threads for the center cap. Argh! Forgot about that...

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It appears in the pictures that the conical portion fully engages the hole in the wheel. It looks like you have to have some type of special socket to fit over these new lug nuts though.
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Old Feb 4, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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So these aren't the original wheels either? Or does the center cap get attached by caps on the lug nuts?
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Old Feb 5, 2018 | 10:40 AM
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Correct; the Original Lugs are threaded for the Center Cap.

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So these aren't the original wheels either? Or does the center cap get attached by caps on the lug nuts?
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