Overview
The Rugged Ridge Lug Nuts in the bullet style, part number 16715.25, are 1/2×20 black lug nuts made from high strength cold forged steel for off-road wheels. Lug nuts hold the wheel to the hub, so strength and finish matter as much as appearance. These suit factory wheels as well as Rugged Ridge aftermarket rims.
The bullet shape is the visible part of the design. Each nut has a tapered seat that seats against the wheel as intended. Red or black finishes are offered, and this version is black. The set of 23 pieces covers all four wheels plus a spare tire mount.
Key features
- Bullet style design
- High strength cold forged steel construction
- Accurate tapered seat for factory wheels and Rugged Ridge aftermarket rims
- Corrosion-resistant black finish
- Set counted at 23 pieces for four wheels and a spare tire mount
- Red or black finishes offered in this line
Seat style and wheel safety
A lug nut works by pressing against a seat, not just by threading onto the stud. Common seat styles include conical, ball and flat, and a nut of one style will not seat correctly in a wheel of another. A mismatched seat can look tight while the wheel slowly works loose, so the seat type matters as much as the thread size.
Inspect the seats on each nut before fitting. Nicks, flattened edges or heavy corrosion can stop the nut from holding evenly. Thread the nuts by hand first to avoid cross-threading, and tighten them in a star pattern so the wheel seats flat against the hub.
- Match the seat style to each wheel
- Inspect nut seats for nicks and corrosion
- Start threading nuts by hand
- Tighten in a star pattern
Specifications
| Brand | Rugged Ridge |
|---|---|
| Part number | 16715.25 |
| UPC | 804314295356 |
| Style | Bullet |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 1/2×20 |
| Material | High strength cold forged steel |
| Count | 23 |
Vehicle fitment
These lug nuts are not tied to a specific vehicle. They are sized 1/2×20 and made for factory wheels and Rugged Ridge aftermarket rims, so check your wheel’s stud thread and seat type before buying.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Match the 1/2×20 thread and the seat style of your wheels before fitting. Fit all nuts before torquing so the wheel seats evenly, and recheck after the first drive. A mismatched seat can loosen under load.
What’s included
A set of lug nuts counted at 23 pieces, enough for all four wheels and a spare tire mount.
Not included: Valve stem caps, sold in the kit as part 16715.27
