Hi. New 1996 Defender 90 owner

Hi,

Just signed up, as I have recently bought a 1996 Defender 90. It's been modified a fair bit, which I will cover off in future posts, but just thought I would say hello and start with an initial question.

Before that, a bit about myself. I owned a Series 2a for a couple of years, and am reasonably handy with a spanner, having been active in the kit car scene in the past.

Anyway, first question: The 90 is fitted with sawtooth alloys which seem to have wheel nuts with steel covers, which move around a bit, but aren't removable ? I can see that these are pretty standard, but do I just wack a 27mm socket on these to undo them ? Doesn't the cover get damaged in this process ?

Thanks in advance.

Pete

Welcome.

Alloy wheels are (normally) hub centric so the lug nuts have a flat base. To keep them looking pretty they aften have a stainless steel 'skin' which (as you say) is loose but doesn't come off.

Hi and welcome!

Hello.
The locking wheel nut will have a removable cover, the cover is a different shape, flat or domed can't remember.
The nuts rust under the cap and you end up needing a 27.5mm socket!

Thanks. I don't think these wheels have been off the vehicle for a while. I will investigate a range of sockets !

Pete