I would be livid if I was in your shoes 😡

Dare I ask which company it is?

 

I prefer to hold off on naming that company out of hope that they will call me or email me back with a resolution to the problem, and take responsibility for their errors.

 

Man, just read through this what a bummer.

Did the tire shop install the second set of non-compatible lugs? If so, they are liable. They are a professional installation company and should know the difference between a lug that fits and one that does not. You can easily report them to whatever governing body that handles repair facilities(Here in CA it is the BAR).

They should bear the cost.

 

The tire shop installed the wheels and the first set of lug nuts (TF152NUTBLACK). When I ordered the wheels I asked for steel lug nuts that are compatible with the tf wheels and the center caps. I was not specific about part number as I was unsure and assumed they would sell me the correct lugs. Only reason I changed those lugs out for the larger lugs (ANR4851) is because Eric assured me that they are compatible with my truck and wheel combination. Furthermore the listing on Lucky 8 for the D2 steel wheels clearly states that for these steel wheels you need the ANR4851 lugs. When the bigger lugs came I swapped out the smaller lugs myself but did not think to inspect the lug holes on the wheels. I did my best when installing the new lugs but I cannot state that I was in no part responsible. I do not know what caused the damage to the wheels. Driving around for over a week with the smaller (TF152NUTBLACK) lugs, driving around with the bigger lugs or improper installation of the lugs.

I also still cant say for certain which set of lug nuts are compatible with these steel wheels. Some sources claim that the smaller lugs are for the lr3 steel wheels. Other sources like Rovers North show the smaller lugs in the same picture eith the D2 steel wheels. Lucky 8 website states that the bigger ANR4851 lugs must be used with these wheels. I've contacted Terrafirma and waiting on a response. Hopfully they can provide clarity onto which lug nuts go with these ****ing wheels.

 

yeah, sounds like you are screwed.

 

 

Are you showing the lugs?

 

What do ya mean?

Your welcome to call me if you have any suggestions and want more info.

 

@TRIARII I was just wondering why you posted the 2 images, one lucky8 and one rovers north. The difference I saw were the lugs.

Anyways, good luck.

Have you since put the correct lugs back on and tested the wheel shake?

 

In the Rovers North image of the steel wheels it depicts the smaller lugs. But in the screenshot I took of the Lucky 8 website the description for the same wheels says to use the ANR4851 which are the bigger lugs.

I've contacted Terrafirma, Rimmerbros and some other UK merchants and am waiting for clarification on what lug nuts are truly suppose to go with these wheels. Eric of Lucky 8 finally responded to my email today and claims that while the ANR4851 lugs are bigger, that they are in fact the correct lugs for these TF steel wheels. But he also said the smaller TF152NUTBLACK lugs are equally compatible with these wheels. He also said he can sell me 4 more wheels for $300 shipped. Unfortunately this is a holiday week and I did not budget for a 2nd set of wheels. So not sure when I can get them. ****ing sucks.