Chevy Metro/Geo Metro Accessories & Modifications

17 messages, Last post on Jun 15, 2009 at 8:45 PM

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#16 of 17 Re: Changing to 13" wheels on94 metro [kattkisson] by zenden Dec 26, 2008 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: kattkisson (Dec 19, 2008 11:11 am) I put 13's om mine and didn't change anything I check the lugs every 1,500 miles they are not coming loose; I wouldn't worry about changing anything! Just tighten them up after putting them on and don't worry about it, its just a gokart!
#17 of 17 Re: Changing to 13" wheels on94 metro [kattkisson] by zaken1 Jun 15, 2009 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: kattkisson (Dec 19, 2008 11:11 am) I realize this question was asked six months ago; but if anyone comes along who is interested in this relatively common issue, I'd like to add that after putting 13" wheels on my '90 Metro, I was warned by a tire shop that the taper on my lug nuts was just barely large enough to keep the wheel from falling off. Not long afterward, I read a post by a Canadian member; in which he mentioned that Gorilla makes an oversized lug nut specifically for this conversion, which threads onto the stock wheel studs; and that Summit Racing carries them. So I ordered a set, and promptly found that my front end felt a lot more stable. Apparently, the wheels were actually flexing with the stock nuts' smaller taper. So I heartily recommend those Gorilla lug nuts.