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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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I need to buy some chrome lug nuts w/ locks where is the best place to buy?
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http://www.gulfcoastperformance.com/products.asp?cat=79
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Site supporting vendor HOUSE OF WHEELS, your local DISCOUNT TIRE, or SUMMIT RACING have GORILLA show quality chrome (or black) lug nuts and locking lug nuts.
You can buy one lock per wheel or a system with all twenty acting as locking lugs (one key) if you elect to use locking lug nuts. I do.
This question gets asked frequently and usually brings up the debate "if someone wants them (wheels) bad enough, they'll get them anyway".
Why make it easier for someone to steal your property?
It's your vehicle to do with as you please.
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Originally Posted by ztron
I need to buy some chrome lug nuts w/ locks where is the best place to buy?
You can't go wrong with McGard lug nuts - guaranteed no to chip - sold at PepBoys.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Just got my set from HOUSEOFWHEELS today...Ordered them monday...16 chrome lugnuts, 4 security lugnuts and a key for $25 shipped...They look good also...
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I got mine from Corvette Garage. $24.00
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Originally Posted by Point & Shoot
You can't go wrong with McGard lug nuts - guaranteed no to chip - sold at PepBoys.





Can't find them locally? Call McGard directly, they'll get you fixed up.
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Originally Posted by Point & Shoot
You can't go wrong with McGard lug nuts - guaranteed no to chip - sold at PepBoys.
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tomzwheels, supporting vendor, has mc gards
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Lug nuts and locks from West Coast Corvettes. $24.95
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