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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Any of the vendors sell sets of chrome lugs that DO NOT include 4 lock lugs? I just want chrome lugs for my stock wheels, the chances of people steeling wheels off a vette around here are similar to the chances of finding a piece of the sun in my back yard. Additionally I use an impact gun for everything and you cant impact lock lugs. They will steel the chrome 22s off the Escalade around the block first .
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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House of wheels had a long running special without locking lugs for $25 for a 4 wheel set....
give them a look
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Just go to a local tire or auto parts store.

M12 x 1.5 cone seat is what you need - extremely common lug size used on many make/model cars.

I paid 79 cents ea for my chrome lugnuts at a local tire store.

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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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This seems to be a hot topic lately.
Here's a link to one of the recent threads that might be of help: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hrome+lug+nuts
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Try calling Bob @ House of Wheels.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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I bought a set of polished stainless steel lugs on E-Bay. They look a lot better than the plastic cap thingies.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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my local parts stores either dont have them or only have 3 sets of 4 lugs... QUITE useful!! I'll have to check the other thread....

Those plastic caps suck and im missing a bunch, and GM way over prices them
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Bought a set from Bob at House of Wheels and I am more than satisfied. Bob went out of his way to ensure quick delivery and great customer service!
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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader
Any of the vendors sell sets of chrome lugs that DO NOT include 4 lock lugs? I just want chrome lugs for my stock wheels, the chances of people steeling wheels off a vette around here are similar to the chances of finding a piece of the sun in my back yard. Additionally I use an impact gun for everything and you cant impact lock lugs. They will steel the chrome 22s off the Escalade around the block first .
I had the OEM open face lugs with the plastic covers on my 2002Z. The lug nut locking set was in the trunk when I bought it. Grade school set-up. The GM stainless lugs are open-face lugs with a stainless wrap and are also inferior. I bought several from venders and returned all until I found the best out there. Try Gorilla #61137 bulge acorn 12mm x 1.5. Hardened steel with show crome finish and lifetime guarantee against rusting. They don't get any better.

Randy
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