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Old May 16, 2002 | 12:26 PM
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Just purchased a set of N73 magnesiums.......
Will the lugnuts off my 99 wheels work with the magnesiums and just purchase the lugnut covers? Or do I have to purchase new lugnuts? :D
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Old May 16, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Default Re: Magnesium wheels (vetteman407)

I purchased the magnesium wheels for my 2000 FRC, and the stock lug nuts work just fine. Just get the covers for the lug nuts and you will be all set.
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Default Re: Magnesium wheels (vetteman407)

If I remember from when I had my 99, the lug nuts did not have the threads on the outside of the lug to be able to screw the cap on. I believe you will have to get new lug nuts as well as the covers. Check your stock lug nuts and see if they have outside threads. If so, you are set.
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Default Re: Magnesium wheels (JDs00PewterCoupe)

There are no threads on the outside of the lugnuts........I'm confused...........first post says just get covers they'll fit........second post........no threads get lugnuts and covers. :confused:
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Old May 16, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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Default Re: Magnesium wheels (JDs00PewterCoupe)

You will need threaded lug nuts, stock '99 lugs WILL NOT WORK!
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