[Z06] '03 and newer lug nuts...
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From: Reston VA
'03 and newer lug nuts...
I have an '02 and it has the silver plastic caps over the lug nuts. Do the '03s and newer have actual chrome lug nuts, or are they just covers as well?
Please advise, as I would like to change over to a real chrome lug and will by the GM part if I can, instead of an aftermarket brand.
Thanks,
Chris
Please advise, as I would like to change over to a real chrome lug and will by the GM part if I can, instead of an aftermarket brand.
Thanks,
Chris
Melting Slicks
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The '03 and newer don't have lug caps. Lug nuts don't have to be original. Make sure they have 19mm hex size, 12x1.5mm thread and flared end. Lug nuts are lug nuts, unless they are defective ones 
Le Mans Master
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Chris, if you mean that your car has a removeable plastic cap which threads onto the actual lugnut, then you have an earlier '02 car. During '02 production, the lugnuts were changed to a shiny (I think it's SS) metal shell encasing the actual lug nut. This shell is not removeable, but is crimped around the lugnut. However, under some conditions (I think using an impact wrench is one), this shell has come off, leaving one with an odd size lugnut with which to contend. I don't think it happens often, but it apparently can happen. Your other option is to get a solid chromed lugnut from a company like McGard or Gorilla. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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Here's what you do....
Take a few off and go to the dealer. Say, I'm sick of these plastic caps coming off and want the standard lugnuts. I understand there's a TSB on replacing them and I want them replaced NOW!
That should do it.....new "real" lugnuts, and you just saved yourself about $110 had you purchased them from GMPartsdirect.
Take a few off and go to the dealer. Say, I'm sick of these plastic caps coming off and want the standard lugnuts. I understand there's a TSB on replacing them and I want them replaced NOW!
That should do it.....new "real" lugnuts, and you just saved yourself about $110 had you purchased them from GMPartsdirect.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by KCvetteowner
I understand there's a TSB on replacing them and I want them replaced NOW! That should do it.....new "real" lugnuts, and you just saved yourself about $110 had you purchased them from GMPartsdirect.
First off, a TSB is not a recall so they don't have to replace them for free. Secondly, anyone that would even think about paying $110 for a set of lugs should have their head examined!
