Looking for new lug nuts
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Looking for new lug nuts
I discovered that today that someone stole a few of my lug nut covers and they tried to cover it up by replacing them with black style covers
I know its a small detail but can any of you tell me it would not annoy you to?
I know I could order replacement covers but I would like to upgrade to nice looking lugs that do not need covers. Anyone know of good looking replacement lugs? To make things a little harder I have a DBGM Body and Silver/Grey OEM Rims so I cannot use chrome lugs without it looking weird (black might be ok though). Has anyone ever painted there lug nuts? I am thinking DBGM lug nuts might be an nice look but not completely sold on the idea.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
I know its a small detail but can any of you tell me it would not annoy you to?
I know I could order replacement covers but I would like to upgrade to nice looking lugs that do not need covers. Anyone know of good looking replacement lugs? To make things a little harder I have a DBGM Body and Silver/Grey OEM Rims so I cannot use chrome lugs without it looking weird (black might be ok though). Has anyone ever painted there lug nuts? I am thinking DBGM lug nuts might be an nice look but not completely sold on the idea.Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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I don't think it would look weird at all. I'd get chrome acorn nuts. They're recessed enough to look good and much easier to keep clean and look good. These are anniversary wheels, but you can get the idea.
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The chrome lugs would look just fine but if you wanted black, I'd bet a good tire shop could get you some.
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I tried to find the ones you mentioned in eBay, but couldn't. Is it possible to post the link to them?
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this is what I found and appear to be the same as what I bought....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-2012-C4...sories&vxp=mtr
This looks like the same item at a much better price....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-04-c5-c...sories&vxp=mtr
Hope this helps.
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One of the stainless ones looked like the ones that came stock on my 86 Monte Carlo SS. They were a stainless cap on a standard lug. The stainless cap was not removable. (although some wore out and separated on my set)
If you are looking for the stock lugs and caps, I stumbled across a good price on the stock lug nuts with caps. SLP has a set of 20 nuts with the gray caps for $12.95 for the set.
They also have some other charges, like a $25 min order and $4.95 handling charge and probably shipping. If you are getting something from them or getting a couple of sets, it might work out ok.
I hope it helps someone.
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...57&BIG=82557-1
If you are looking for the stock lugs and caps, I stumbled across a good price on the stock lug nuts with caps. SLP has a set of 20 nuts with the gray caps for $12.95 for the set.
They also have some other charges, like a $25 min order and $4.95 handling charge and probably shipping. If you are getting something from them or getting a couple of sets, it might work out ok.
I hope it helps someone.
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...57&BIG=82557-1
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I just received my valve stem cover this weekend. Mine are black though with the C5 emblem. Looks good.
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread. I am leaning toward the SS since they should be a bit duller(closer match to wheels) and they should hold up longer. I appreciate the pictures, the chrome looks much better than I imagined and is a close 2nd option
Btw, does anyone know the lug nut size? 12mmx1.5x?
Btw, does anyone know the lug nut size? 12mmx1.5x?
