When choosing new Tesla lug nuts, one image comes to mind. But what size are Tesla lug nuts? Not all Tesla wheel nuts indeed are the same. There are differences in thread pitches and types. The most common thread size of Tesla lug nuts is M14x1.5mm. You can find M14x1.5 lug nuts on the Model 3/ Model Y/ Model S, and Model X. But it is worth noting that the Tesla Roadster uses M12x1.5mm Tesla lug nuts. Making sure any replacement you choose is the correct fit is very important to keep your EV safe.
Aftermarket wheels are often designed to use stock Tesla lug nuts, but some rims require a new set to ensure a proper fit. The most common OEM Tesla lug nuts you would find in the auto shops are by far conical lug nuts. They are designed with a beveled 60-degree angled tapered to fit cone-shaped lug holes of the wheels. Most Tesla lug nuts have a hex shape that is designed for fitting a range of regular sockets. The socket size of Tesla lug nuts is 21mm (13/16″). But some Tesla lug nuts’ head diameter is commonly designed for specific aftermarket wheels and will require an adapter for installation/removal.
What Are Quality Tesla Lug Nuts Made Of?
When it comes to choosing the right Tesla lug nuts for your wheels, the options may be overwhelming. At this point, focusing on the material is helpful. By far, the steel Tesla lug nuts are one of the strongest wheel nuts. BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Tesla lug nuts are ISO Grade 12 approved. Besides, they are all formed with a super forging process. The super forging process makes these stud nuts more durable and more resistant to corrosion and oxidation. The proof load is up to 105,700N.
Over 10 years of professional actual measuring, precision upgrades, and installation tests, BONOSS built an exclusive database of each vehicle selling on the market, and it’s still being updated continuously. That is why BONOSS Tesla lug nuts perfectly fit your OEM or aftermarket wheels with no problem. Particularly, BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Tesla wheel lug nuts give salt spray resistances exceeding 500 hours. Such strong and rustproof BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Tesla lug nuts can keep you safe all the long way.
