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Old May 5, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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I know there are a lot of threads on this subject. I wanted to get the most recent post or recommendation on the best quality chrome lugs nuts for the C5 wheels. Here is the wheel I currently have. Is there a particular lug nut to replace these?


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Ecklers has the plastic chrome cap for these for just a few bucks apiece if want to go that route and not install lug nuts if your lug nuts will accept them. They will have to have the threads on the OD of the lugs to be able to use the plastic chrome covers.
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Ecklers has the plastic chrome cap for these for just a few bucks apiece if want to go that route and not install lug nuts if your lug nuts will accept them. They will have to have the threads on the OD of the lugs to be able to use the plastic chrome covers.
Thanks..I have the chrome caps now and would like to just go with chrome lugs...thanks for the info though.
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Originally Posted by Mickster144
Thanks..I have the chrome caps now and would like to just go with chrome lugs...thanks for the info though.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...hrome-638503-1

http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...of-20-638712-1

You can probably get the same thing at your local speed shop or auto parts store . . .
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Thanks..I have the chrome caps now and would like to just go with chrome lugs...thanks for the info though.
I have chrome but not for the locking lug nut. Would u sell me 4 of the plastic chrome nuts so i can put the original loc nut on and cover it with the plastic chrome cap. Not a big deal ecklers has them for around 3.00 bucks apiece but their shipping is more than the actual nuts.
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Originally Posted by CQRT
http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...hrome-638503-1

http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...of-20-638712-1

You can probably get the same thing at your local speed shop or auto parts store . . .
Yep, up here in Canada; Canadian Tire, Lordco, any speed shop, heck probably Wal-Mart...
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I bought a set of black ones from West Coast Corvettes. They also have chrome ones for a reasonable price. The good thing is that they have a locking lug for each wheel.

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...and-sport.aspx

I would recommend buying a set of lug sockets to minimize the damage to the lugs. I bought a set off Amazon w/a protective sleeve that won't hurt he rim.
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Originally Posted by bjones7131
I have chrome but not for the locking lug nut. Would u sell me 4 of the plastic chrome nuts so i can put the original loc nut on and cover it with the plastic chrome cap. Not a big deal ecklers has them for around 3.00 bucks apiece but their shipping is more than the actual nuts.
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Originally Posted by CQRT
http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...hrome-638503-1

http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...of-20-638712-1

You can probably get the same thing at your local speed shop or auto parts store . . .
Plenty of sources for chrome lug nuts, usually including a decent local tire store.
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I am not trying to complicate a simple purchase. As with most Vette owners, we try to buy the best when we replace anything on our cars and I want the lug nuts to look good and be of good quality. Any pic's of your wheels with your chrome lug nuts would be nice.
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Originally Posted by Mickster144
I am not trying to complicate a simple purchase. As with most Vette owners, we try to buy the best when we replace anything on our cars and I want the lug nuts to look good and be of good quality. Any pic's of your wheels with your chrome lug nuts would be nice.


Don't over think it - - the ones in those links or the ones in the local speed shop are exactly what you need as long as you buy quality parts.

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Don't over think it - - the ones in those links or the ones in the local speed shop are exactly what you need as long as you buy quality parts.

Cool..thanks. Your calipers look great..just painted mine this past weekend...
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Either Gorilla or McGard have high-quality chrome lug nuts. They are available in different lengths and if you want a contrasting color or body color, both companies have them in anodized finishes. They will also have kits that come with locking lug nuts.

You can get them at tire stores, or Summit Racing, JEG's or even Amazon. These places will have them much cheaper than the various accessory catalogs.

Just make sure the lug nuts are the correct thread (M12x1.50) size and have a 60 degree taper for the OEM wheels. Also, depending on the lug nuts you get, you may have to get a different socket. Some aftermarket lug nuts will use a 19mm socket, others may use a 13/16" socket.
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Here are the ones I use from JW Motoring.

http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/Goril...or71633NBC.htm
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McGard are great quality lug nuts and great customer service
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Kill two birds with one lug... Chrome Gorilla Locking Lugs...








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Also put Gorilla locking lug nuts on my wheels.
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[QUOTE=Choreo;1589570389]Kill two birds with one lug... Chrome Gorilla Locking Lugs...






You either have the cleanest most perfect vette or some trick w/ a $26k camera. inc'l many of your other shots.
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