[Stugots]

I did some research to make sure the Jeep wheels would fit. Same offset, lug pattern etc. bought a set and ordered some tires. Took em to discount tire to get the tires mounted, balanced and TPMS installed. Thought I was all good. But discount tire would not mount em on my car. They say the Jeep uses a 14mm lug and the Pacifica uses a 12 mm lug and therefore refused to put them on the car. Is this just a liability thing with discount tire?? I know I’ve seen some guys running different Jeep wheels. Is this a problem? What can be done if needed? I already bought everything.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[CANADAHYBRIDGUY]

I think you need to read this , there’s a reason there’s 12 and 14 mm sizing , there’s also a reason why some vehicles come specifically with sizing .

Lug Nuts are not created equal! - Integra Tire

Lug Nuts are not created equal First things first before we talk about lug nuts, let’s cover the wheel stud. They are the threaded bolts (or studs) that protrude through the holes in your wheels onto which you would thread your lug nuts. Most vehicles have either 4 or 5 wheel studs per wheel...

integratirekelowna.com

 

[M0Par]

I think you need to read this , there’s a reason there’s 12 and 14 mm sizing , there’s also a reason why some vehicles come specifically with sizing .

Lug Nuts are not created equal! - Integra Tire

Lug Nuts are not created equal First things first before we talk about lug nuts, let’s cover the wheel stud. They are the threaded bolts (or studs) that protrude through the holes in your wheels onto which you would thread your lug nuts. Most vehicles have either 4 or 5 wheel studs per wheel...

integratirekelowna.com

My understanding is that for hub centric wheels 12mm vs 14mm doesn't matter since the 12mm will still hold.

Is this not the case?

 

[Jerith]

In that article there is #4 Flat Seat lug nut. Is that the pass-through style needed for some racing applications? As it proves/provides that the bolt is long enough and not too short and hidden by other types of lug nuts? I once asked a friend of my brother if he had tested his home garage hotrod on a track. He said he hasn't as he didn't have the right lug nuts. It was registered for the road and just for fun anyways.

 

[Stugots]

Well, I guess it’s a moot point now. Went back and swapped out the wheels for some actual Pacifica wheels

 

[euroauto]

Well, I guess it’s a moot point now. Went back and swapped out the wheels for some actual Pacifica wheels

Are you AWD? Are the wheels 20"

 

[Stugots]

Yes and yes

 

[daniel9478]

I've been running various Grand Cherokee / Durango wheels on our Pacifica for a while now. As long as you have ones with the proper offset to clear your calipers and the seat on the lug nuts is the proper shape and large enough to still make good contact with the wheels, there shouldn't be an issue.

Large chains like Discount Tire often won't mount anything that isn't 100% to factory specs as a CYA. Just find a smaller local shop and just bring them the wheels and tires separate from the vehicle and they'll probably have no problem putting together whatever you want.

 

[M0Par]

Discount Tire is very reputable, but they won't accommodate anything even if it is safe. They must have really highly-paid lawyers.

 

[Poihths]

This thread is a really good example of why everything associated with automobiles has to be designed with extremely large margins of safety.