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Feb 15, 2021 | 02:37 PM

mfdboating

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Black Lug Nuts

Hello
Looking for place to purchase good quality black lug nuts for a 2106 C7 stingray, will be painting my wheels in the next few weeks

thanks

Feb 15, 2021 | 02:40 PM

Letitrip

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My recommendation.

https://cs.mcgard.com/

Feb 15, 2021 | 02:52 PM

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Hands down McGard

Feb 15, 2021 | 02:55 PM

mfdboating

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I see they offer 2 styles in black, is it simply a look difference? Bulge cone vs cone???
never knew there were so many choices and thanks for the quick reply.

Feb 15, 2021 | 03:28 PM

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Hands down McGard

You will be pleased with their products.

Feb 15, 2021 | 03:51 PM

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Feb 15, 2021 | 04:37 PM

NortonCO

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+1 for McGard. These work well for me.

Feb 15, 2021 | 04:39 PM

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I got a set at Discount Tire. They installed them while I watched. The installer was a car guy and insisted that I stand right by him while he put them on. I have had them a couple years. No complaints. Pic shows them along with the LED side marker lights that I installed.

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Feb 15, 2021 | 04:41 PM

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I have the Gorilla ones. Never had a problem and look brand new after 14,000 miles

Feb 15, 2021 | 05:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mfdboating

I see they offer 2 styles in black, is it simply a look difference? Bulge cone vs cone???
never knew there were so many choices and thanks for the quick reply.

This what I ordered from Amazon for my C7 (sorry could not get the link to Amazon to work for these):

McGard 84538 Black (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) Bulge Style Cone Seat Wheel Installation Kit for 5-Lug Wheels

And since I did not want the locks, I ordered 4 more regular:
McGard black, M12 x 1.5 bulge style cone seats, 4 lug nuts

McGard black, M12 x 1.5 bulge style cone seats, 4 lug nuts

Last edited by KLG; Feb 15, 2021 at 05:30 PM. Reason: Links screwed up.

Feb 16, 2021 | 08:42 PM

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wrecker3

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I got McGard Lug nuts !!

Feb 17, 2021 | 01:06 AM

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I got mine (McGards) from amazon since no one here listed them at the time.

Feb 17, 2021 | 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KLG

This what I ordered from Amazon for my C7 (sorry could not get the link to Amazon to work for these):

McGard 84538 Black (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) Bulge Style Cone Seat Wheel Installation Kit for 5-Lug Wheels

And since I did not want the locks, I ordered 4 more regular:

McGard black, M12 x 1.5 bulge style cone seats, 4 lug nuts

exactly!
and black out the stems and caps while you’re at it too

Last edited by Loki 6; Feb 17, 2021 at 01:18 AM.

Feb 17, 2021 | 07:03 AM

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Do these use the stock 19mm socket?

Feb 17, 2021 | 10:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteC7

Do these use the stock 19mm socket?

Yes, 19 mm or 3/4".

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Feb 17, 2021 | 12:51 PM

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Hands down McGard

Feb 17, 2021 | 02:07 PM

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Do you still need to protect the lug nuts when using a socket like with the OEM ones? Or are the McGard tougher?

Feb 17, 2021 | 02:19 PM

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Do you still need to protect the lug nuts when using a socket like with the OEM ones? Or are the McGard tougher?

they are tough as nails

Feb 17, 2021 | 02:27 PM

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they are tough as nails

Thanks that's enough reason right there. I'm going to buy a set of non-locking pretty soon here. Too bad they're actually more expensive than the locking.

Feb 17, 2021 | 03:36 PM

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bbrown450

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Went looking for the same for my 19 GS... ordered a set of legit Lugs in black them saw the Mcguards ..hands down easiest solution. Comes with a tool to extract and an extra lug cover....none have come off thus far and it has been 2 years ...good product

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