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title: What is the difference between lug nuts and lug bolts?
description: Lug nuts and lug bolts are different and it matters when buying aftermarket wheels.
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# What is the difference between lug nuts and lug bolts?
## Lug nuts thread onto studs and are common on domestic and Japanese vehicles, while lug bolts thread into the hub and are typical on European vehicles.
Lug nuts and lug bolts are different and it matters when buying aftermarket wheels. **Lug nuts** thread onto existing studs and are common on Domestic and Japanese cars. **Lug bolts** thread directly into the hub and are often used on European cars.
If you are unsure which to order, our experts can help select the correct lug nuts or bolts based on your vehicle information.
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