lug nuts...
June 2010 ROTM
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From: Milwaukee, WI
It all depends on the kind of wheels you have now and the kind the new ones are.
For example, Motegi wheels normally need tuner lugs which are much different than stock lugs.
So,
1. Do you have stock steelies right now?
2. And what wheels are you getting?
For example, Motegi wheels normally need tuner lugs which are much different than stock lugs.
So,
1. Do you have stock steelies right now?
2. And what wheels are you getting?
1. Yes, stock steelies.
2. Flik Bullet 17x7 (from reaper)
Turns out that the stock lug nuts would work if I had a different lug wrench. I scratched the fresh paint on one finding that out, so I might as well get some aftermarket ones... That'll be another $50+-.
2. Flik Bullet 17x7 (from reaper)
Turns out that the stock lug nuts would work if I had a different lug wrench. I scratched the fresh paint on one finding that out, so I might as well get some aftermarket ones... That'll be another $50+-.
June 2010 ROTM
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,284
From: Milwaukee, WI
Well, here are two common lug types:
The left is a tuner style or closed end lug, normally for alloy wheels.
The right is a 'lug centric' or acorn lug, normally for steel wheels.
Here's another good drawing:
Even though the lugs thread on and seem to tighten, you need to have the right mating surface.
The left is a tuner style or closed end lug, normally for alloy wheels.
The right is a 'lug centric' or acorn lug, normally for steel wheels.
Here's another good drawing:
Even though the lugs thread on and seem to tighten, you need to have the right mating surface.
Well, here are two common lug types:
The left is a tuner style or closed end lug, normally for alloy wheels.
The right is a 'lug centric' or acorn lug, normally for steel wheels.
Here's another good drawing:
Even though the lugs thread on and seem to tighten, you need to have the right mating surface.
The left is a tuner style or closed end lug, normally for alloy wheels.
The right is a 'lug centric' or acorn lug, normally for steel wheels.
Here's another good drawing:
Even though the lugs thread on and seem to tighten, you need to have the right mating surface.
Okay. Stock lug nuts are the "acorn" style, rounded ones. No go on those because the rims are tapered for sure. Stuart suggested some Muteki ones on eBay awhile back, so i'll probably look for some of those.
lol I didn't even notice there's a choice of tapered and rounded lug nuts.
anyone know of tuner lug nuts that won't rust? I tried black, but eventually they chipped and had some minor rust. Would anodized lug nuts be less prone to rust, like a gunmetal color?
anyone know of tuner lug nuts that won't rust? I tried black, but eventually they chipped and had some minor rust. Would anodized lug nuts be less prone to rust, like a gunmetal color?
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anodized aluminum lug nuts. i have Work ones like below, have had them for a couple years. they're really worn out from swapping wheels all the time but they are still good. my only gripe, they used to be a real nice candy red and now they have faded to pink lol.
