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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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I just purchased some oem 00 thin spokes to replace wagon wheels. I guess I need some new lug nuts for this style wheel. Any suggestions on where to buy other than my local dealer?
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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I just went to my local discount auto parts store and picked up a set of chrome lugs and locks. All 3 discount places around me had them just shop for best price. size you need are 12mm x 1.5 with a tapered seat. You will need a 13/16 socket to install.
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DISCOUNT TIRE sells the GORILLA lug nuts/locking lug nuts, which are chrome plated steel with the 60mm taper. They look better than oem.
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Originally Posted by kcinnc
I just purchased some oem 00 thin spokes to replace wagon wheels. I guess I need some new lug nuts for this style wheel. Any suggestions on where to buy other than my local dealer?
Polished or Painted?

You can get new caps, chrome or gray from most of the Forum vendors for your stock lug nuts.

If they are polished I would certainly recommend Bob's House of Wheels. He runs a special quite often on chrome lug nuts and locks for the C5's that is a real bargain. I use care when removing them and have had no problems with the chrome in two years of use.

Good luck... GUSTO
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