Plastic Lug Nut Covers
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Plastic Lug Nut Covers
I've never had the painted wheels off of my 2002 coupe. Before I mess anything up I wanted to ask what is the best method of removing the plastic lug nut covers? Do they come off to reveal the "real" lug nuts? Any information would be appreciated.
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They'll come off just like a lug nut. They're threaded. There should be no damage unless they're really stuck on or you use the wrong socket. Once they're off, the metal lug nuts will be exposed beneath. This image is from another lug nut recent post, but it'll give you the idea...
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I just hand tighten with a socket on the end of a ratchet extension (without the ratchet). BTW if your center cap rattles just put some duct tape on it to tighten the fit.
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Ahhh...good ol' duct tape. Solves a multitude of issues. To bad it doesn't work on the government!
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Plastic chrome covers
Hi, do you know that you can get plastic chrome covers to replace the original grey ones. I purchased a set last year and they make the standard wheels look so much better(IMO).
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Hi Jeff -
A forum vendor sells these ....
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GN1014/GPWHEE...+Lug+Nuts.html
For the same price or less, depending on where you purchase them, you can buy quality Gorilla Nuts from forum vendor Cajundude from Gulf Coast Performance - I bought two sets from Jason and they are NICE.
www.gulfcoastperformance.com
http://www.gulfcoastperformance.com/products.asp?cat=77
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A forum vendor sells these ....
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GN1014/GPWHEE...+Lug+Nuts.html
For the same price or less, depending on where you purchase them, you can buy quality Gorilla Nuts from forum vendor Cajundude from Gulf Coast Performance - I bought two sets from Jason and they are NICE.
www.gulfcoastperformance.com
http://www.gulfcoastperformance.com/products.asp?cat=77
best regards-
mqqn
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I got my chrome covers from Corvettes of Houston (also a forum vendor). When I had new tires put on, the shop CRANKED them down (probably with an impact wrench) and broke a couple. 
Hand tighten only...
I'm thinking of switching to Gorilla locks, but I think I'd want a lock on every wheel...
Hand tighten only... I'm thinking of switching to Gorilla locks, but I think I'd want a lock on every wheel...
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You're right, I should have said "lock on every lug". Looking at Jason's site above, he shows:
"Gorilla Chrome Lock Set Details
Looking for just the locks? Here ya go!
Price: $14.99"
and
"Gorilla Chrome Lug Nuts/Locks Combo Details
Gorilla Lug Nuts are renowned within the industry for their outstanding quality and unparalleled finish. Triple plated chrome!
Price: $39.95"
I presume the $14.99 would be just 4 lock nuts, while the $39.99 would be 4 lock nuts and 16 regular nuts, whereas I'd want 20 lock nuts (matching of course)... I know it's overkill, but I'm about to move to Italy, and hoping to add that little bit of extra deterrence...
"Gorilla Chrome Lock Set Details
Looking for just the locks? Here ya go!
Price: $14.99"
and
"Gorilla Chrome Lug Nuts/Locks Combo Details
Gorilla Lug Nuts are renowned within the industry for their outstanding quality and unparalleled finish. Triple plated chrome!
Price: $39.95"
I presume the $14.99 would be just 4 lock nuts, while the $39.99 would be 4 lock nuts and 16 regular nuts, whereas I'd want 20 lock nuts (matching of course)... I know it's overkill, but I'm about to move to Italy, and hoping to add that little bit of extra deterrence...
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DISCOUNT TIRE also sells the GORILLA lugs/locking nuts.
You can buy a "system" with all locking lug nuts, or one locking lug nut per wheel, or no locking lug nuts at all.
You can buy a "system" with all locking lug nuts, or one locking lug nut per wheel, or no locking lug nuts at all.
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You're right, I should have said "lock on every lug". Looking at Jason's site above, he shows:
"Gorilla Chrome Lock Set Details
Looking for just the locks? Here ya go!
Price: $14.99"
and
"Gorilla Chrome Lug Nuts/Locks Combo Details
Gorilla Lug Nuts are renowned within the industry for their outstanding quality and unparalleled finish. Triple plated chrome!
Price: $39.95"
I presume the $14.99 would be just 4 lock nuts, while the $39.99 would be 4 lock nuts and 16 regular nuts, whereas I'd want 20 lock nuts (matching of course)... I know it's overkill, but I'm about to move to Italy, and hoping to add that little bit of extra deterrence...
"Gorilla Chrome Lock Set Details
Looking for just the locks? Here ya go!
Price: $14.99"
and
"Gorilla Chrome Lug Nuts/Locks Combo Details
Gorilla Lug Nuts are renowned within the industry for their outstanding quality and unparalleled finish. Triple plated chrome!
Price: $39.95"
I presume the $14.99 would be just 4 lock nuts, while the $39.99 would be 4 lock nuts and 16 regular nuts, whereas I'd want 20 lock nuts (matching of course)... I know it's overkill, but I'm about to move to Italy, and hoping to add that little bit of extra deterrence...
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If you buy a GORILLA "system" with all lug nuts being locking, there will be one key. It's still a good idea to order a spare key...key in case.
Last edited by hotwheels57; Mar 16, 2008 at 01:55 PM.