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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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For those of you who have installed aftermarket wheels, did you reuse the factory chrome lugnuts or aftermarket? What size are they? I have iForged wheels. Thanks
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Gorilla Lugs top notch. You can get them from Cajundude on the forum.

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I used GM high polished stainless steel lugs.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel @ ECS
Gorilla Lugs top notch. You can get them from Cajundude on the forum.

get the locking set 20 (all of the lug nuts are keyed) Can't take any of them off without the key
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I have the Iforge Daytona's and picked up a set of chrome lug nuts for just under $25 with locks from West Coast Corvettes. I also purchased a set of shielded sockets from Harbor Frieght. I believe they are around 40 bucks for the set including the 19mm. Works great-no nicks on the chrome.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel @ ECS
Gorilla Lugs top notch. You can get them from Cajundude on the forum.

Best way to go.
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