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I'm pretty sure TR6 is a 7/16 UNF thread, so that's a no....
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Anyone confirm the scimitar studs are 1/2 unf forget that just measured one.....ok next question what wheel nuts do i need to put tr6 rims on a scimitar
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I don’t think all TR6 are 7/16” - I have a TR6 steel on the coupe and it fitted straight on.
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Hrmmmm i have some rims coming tomorrow so i was bidding on some tr6 chrome nuts but seller has no idea of the thread size so i dropped out.A google search seems to suggest tr6 studs are 7/16 as Roger said..
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That part number on Rimmerbros show Wheel nut at £3.66 each inc vat with no washer. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-154470
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I have a set of TR6 wheels for my Sabre Six, as do one or two others. Studs are 1/2" UNF just like at least the Coupes and SE5s and as Jim says above, the TR6 wheels fit perfectly - mine are not designed for 7/16" studs. That's not to say there wasn't some variant for smaller studs, but I'm not aware of them.
I would suggest stainless rather than chrome nuts. Chrome will look great for 5 minutes, but in no time the chrome will start to peel once you've tightened and untightened them and they'll quickly look a mess. Bill Brighton (club member on here) on here makes the best stainless wheel nuts and he knows Scimitars so you'll know they'll fit and last, or if you want something a little cheaper without a mirror finish then I bought the ones below from ebay for everyday/rally use. This was a couple of years ago and the link doesn't work anymore so this is a pic, but I'm sure they're still available. Correct size to fit TR6 wheels to 1/2" UNF studs as used on the Scimitar range:
I would suggest stainless rather than chrome nuts. Chrome will look great for 5 minutes, but in no time the chrome will start to peel once you've tightened and untightened them and they'll quickly look a mess. Bill Brighton (club member on here) on here makes the best stainless wheel nuts and he knows Scimitars so you'll know they'll fit and last, or if you want something a little cheaper without a mirror finish then I bought the ones below from ebay for everyday/rally use. This was a couple of years ago and the link doesn't work anymore so this is a pic, but I'm sure they're still available. Correct size to fit TR6 wheels to 1/2" UNF studs as used on the Scimitar range:
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Well, This thread on the TR Register TR6 Forum seems to confirm 7/16 UNF for nuts to be used for alloy wheels.
On Rimmer's website here (TR6 alloys), they appear to confirm 7/16 UNF for alloy wheels.
But, on Rimmers website here (TR6 steels), alongside the wheels they list nuts and "studs, for steel wheels only"
They don't mention the thread size - could it be the steels are different?
(maybe the alloys use the same thread/studs as used to secure the wire wheel hub adaptors????)
On Rimmer's website here (TR6 alloys), they appear to confirm 7/16 UNF for alloy wheels.
But, on Rimmers website here (TR6 steels), alongside the wheels they list nuts and "studs, for steel wheels only"


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That's odd Roger. My wheels are definitely TR6 steels, they fit and the nuts I linked are correct - I can't speak for alloys.
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Yes, that's the thing, I *suspect* that what Rimmers are saying is that steels are a different size, and need to have their own dedicated studs, etc. They don't specify the size, but it could well be 1/2, which would tie in with yours and Jim's experience.chrisgallacher wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 9:10 pmThat's odd Roger. My wheels are definitely TR6 steels, they fit and the nuts I linked are correct - I can't speak for alloys.

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During that era, steels would generally have taper nuts (I see 60 degree mentioned, which is pretty common) but alloys would generally have sleeve-type nuts such as the Dunlops fitted to the 5a.
I was only aware of steel rims for the TR6 from the factory. That’s not to say you can’t buy alloys off the shelf for them as well we know.
I was only aware of steel rims for the TR6 from the factory. That’s not to say you can’t buy alloys off the shelf for them as well we know.
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Thanks everyone the situation is i bought some nice tr6 steel wheels which with shipping came in at £280..The nuts on ebay with a starting bid of £40 +pp would do but no way of confirming if there 1/2 unf thread..for some reason my internet crashes when i go on Rimmers site.....bit stuck now dont want to buy nuts for £50 it there wrong
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If they’re TR6 nuts, they’ll be wrong. If they’re GTE steel wheel nuts, you’ll be OK. Also XJ6 with steel wheels, I think?
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