black lug nuts
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I don't have black wheels, but I would think that the first time you removed the wheels if not when you put them on that the paint would chip. I would think that Black lugs would be the way to go. Last point, are you telling us that you can buy a Corvette, then put on custom wheels and you are worried about the price of 20 lug nuts?
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Go to Gorilla Automotive http://www.gorilla-auto.com I got the lug nuts in black chrome… used them for my set up>>
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We sell a ton of the Gorilla lugs. I've never heard of them chipping, but I suggest using care when removing/installing. They're very durable.
http://www.jwmotorsportsllc.com/Gori...6-C7_p_11.html
http://www.jwmotorsportsllc.com/Gori...6-C7_p_11.html
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Definitely don't try to paint them. Ugh! I would recommend the black chrome version like supporting vendor, JW Motoring sells.
If those don't meet your need you might consider the black chrome lug nuts made by McGard, I used them on another vehicle for years and they were beautiful and very durable.
If those don't meet your need you might consider the black chrome lug nuts made by McGard, I used them on another vehicle for years and they were beautiful and very durable.
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Racer
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ok... additional question.... Valve stems... I have steel ones with the TPMS. How many people with Black rims have black steel stems?
I could paint them couldn't I? Or does everyone just run with a chrome valve stem on their black rims?
I could paint them couldn't I? Or does everyone just run with a chrome valve stem on their black rims?
Melting Slicks
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I got the black lug nuts from a different forum vendor. They're not matte, but you can't tell once they're on the wheels. Price was good. I'm running the stainless/chrome valve stems. Not sure what to do with them.
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just a thought.
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I ran with black Gorilla lugs on my C5Z, very happy with the product.
