QUALITY chrome lug nuts?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eastern NC
Originally Posted by deadbolt67
Gusto,
Just picked up a "Flank-drive" Snap-on socket for ~15.00. It looks like the ticket for sure. Also, Snap-on has a hard polymer lined socket specifically for lugs. I think it was around 28.00; certainly cheaper than vendors offering similar products marked up with Corvette tax. Plus, Snap-on quality cannot be beat.
Thanks for the information!!
MJ
Just picked up a "Flank-drive" Snap-on socket for ~15.00. It looks like the ticket for sure. Also, Snap-on has a hard polymer lined socket specifically for lugs. I think it was around 28.00; certainly cheaper than vendors offering similar products marked up with Corvette tax. Plus, Snap-on quality cannot be beat.
Thanks for the information!!
MJ
Unfortunately for me, the hard polymer lined socket set you mentioned are the set I purchased as well from Snap-On. (They are not Snap-On, but carried by most dealers) I tested one on my 2000 hardtop and at 100 ft pounds it seemed that the liner was about to slip. When I removed it from the lug nut, pieces of the liner came out with it. I returned them, no problem, but unfortunately I don't believe they will hold up to the torque called for and what the instructions said they were good for.
I will continue to use my normal "flank-drive" sockets and wait for something better to come along. And yes they are the same sockets sold by Mid America. Good luck to those that purchased them, I'll keep my money.
GUSTO
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: West TN
Originally Posted by GUSTO14
deadbolt67...
Unfortunately for me, the hard polymer lined socket set you mentioned are the set I purchased as well from Snap-On. (They are not Snap-On, but carried by most dealers) I tested one on my 2000 hardtop and at 100 ft pounds it seemed that the liner was about to slip. When I removed it from the lug nut, pieces of the liner came out with it. I returned them, no problem, but unfortunately I don't believe they will hold up to the torque called for and what the instructions said they were good for.
I will continue to use my normal "flank-drive" sockets and wait for something better to come along. And yes they are the same sockets sold by Mid America. Good luck to those that purchased them, I'll keep my money.
GUSTO
Unfortunately for me, the hard polymer lined socket set you mentioned are the set I purchased as well from Snap-On. (They are not Snap-On, but carried by most dealers) I tested one on my 2000 hardtop and at 100 ft pounds it seemed that the liner was about to slip. When I removed it from the lug nut, pieces of the liner came out with it. I returned them, no problem, but unfortunately I don't believe they will hold up to the torque called for and what the instructions said they were good for.
I will continue to use my normal "flank-drive" sockets and wait for something better to come along. And yes they are the same sockets sold by Mid America. Good luck to those that purchased them, I'll keep my money.
GUSTO
Well don't that suck. I was just getting ready to email the Snap-on guy and have him pick one up for me. Glad to know they are not up to the task.
Thanks again!
Last edited by deadbolt67; Oct 6, 2006 at 09:38 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eastern NC
Originally Posted by deadbolt67
Well don't that suck. I was just getting ready to email the Snap-on guy and have him pick one up for me. Glad to know they are not up to the task.
Thanks again!
MJ
Thanks again!
MJ
I wasn't terribly impressed with them. The actual metal portion looks not much thicker than a SS exhaust pipe, however it's possible I got a bad set. Give them a try and let us know what you think. I'm sure others would like a second opinion. If you're not pleased I'm guessing your dealer will take them back no questions asked, mine did.
Good luck... GUSTO
Racer
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by GUSTO14
deadbolt67...
I wasn't terribly impressed with them. The actual metal portion looks not much thicker than a SS exhaust pipe, however it's possible I got a bad set. Give them a try and let us know what you think. I'm sure others would like a second opinion. If you're not pleased I'm guessing your dealer will take them back no questions asked, mine did.
Good luck... GUSTO
I wasn't terribly impressed with them. The actual metal portion looks not much thicker than a SS exhaust pipe, however it's possible I got a bad set. Give them a try and let us know what you think. I'm sure others would like a second opinion. If you're not pleased I'm guessing your dealer will take them back no questions asked, mine did.
Good luck... GUSTO
The inner "liner" of the steel outer socket body is made of aluminum, stonger than plastic but a softer metal than steel...so it can never scratch, mar, or mess up the lug...ever
Last edited by peter p; Oct 7, 2006 at 04:09 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: FLORIDA
Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Got mine from Bob @ House of Wheels, a supporting vendor, for $24.99 shipped...Great price and quality...
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Franklin Square Long Island NY
Originally Posted by deadbolt67
I have a set of aftermarket wheels, but the lugs that came with them are not up to my standards. After removing a couple of times they are starting to flake.
Who makes quality chrome lugs nuts? I would prefer made in the ol USA if possible.
Who makes quality chrome lugs nuts? I would prefer made in the ol USA if possible.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 279
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by Mpwr
Mc Gards are the best... I got a set of CCW's and went through 2 sets of after market lugs which were crap!( they actually stripped out) CCW replaced them for free with Mc Gards and all of my problems are gone
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