Lug Nut Color

[GETGONE]

For some reason I was thinking they were 21 and not 22mm. I have 3 different lug sizes I use when I'm putting my winter wheels on, 19mm, 21mm for the spline lock key and 22mm for the oem lugnuts.

NEW PONTIAC G8 Wheel Lug Nut Cover Black (Qty:5) 2008-09 (Black 22mm) | eBay

PONTIAC G8 (2008-2009). Made for the Pontiac G8 (2008-2009). SHOWN INSTALLED ON A 22mm LUG NUT. for 22mm hex lug application. (Dorman 98948 Wheel Nut M14-1.50 Bulge - 22mm Hex, 20.5mm Length). Wheel Lug Sleeve Covers (BLACK).

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[PHXPHOTOG]

First off, I will say........There are professionals and medications that can help people like you guys obsessing over your lug nuts.

Second.....if your compulsions require you to throw money away I will be happy to send you my address.

 

[NY3Wulf]

First off, I will say........There are professionals and medications that can help people like you guys obsessing over your lug nuts.

Second.....if your compulsions require you to throw money away I will be happy to send you my address.

Yea, it is somewhat ridiculous I know...until its not. The oem lugs are the (cheaper) capped 2-piece design. This all works fine until winters and impact wrenches take their toll over time. It can become quite the issue and worse if roadside or off-road. I have had just one fail (luckily in my driveway during a rotation) over the years. 6pt socket didn't fit but a cheap 12pt kinda did, so I pounded it into place - The cap then essentially spun/broke off resulting in a few hours with a dremel and chisels.

one (of many) articles :

Understanding The Debate Over 2 Piece Lug Nuts

2 piece lug nuts swell because moisture gets trapped between the steel core and outer cap, causing rust that deforms the nut so a standard wrench won't fit.

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[NY3Wulf]

...and they're on. It got up to 17F, and with snow coming in, then deep freeze, I went out and swapped lugs and torqued to spec. I like the look. Now those center hubs have my eye....and I have to get rid of those bicycle tires

 

[Bowtiefreak]

...and they're on. It got up to 17F, and with snow coming in, then deep freeze, I went out and swapped lugs and torqued to spec. I like the look. Now those center hubs have my eye....and I have to get rid of those bicycle tires

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I'm with you. I cant wait to get some 35s.

 

[Murph76]

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INNOV8 RACING USA MADE CHROMOLY STEEL LUG NUTS 14MM & 1/2" - 1.75" LONG 13/16" HEX 60 DEGREE12MM - 1.65" LONG 13/16" HEX 60 DEGREE5/8-18 - 1.75" LONG 1.0" HEX 45 DEGREE (FOR RACE DRILLED WHEELS)5/8-18 - 2.25" LONG 1.0" HEX 60 DEGREE (FOR 5/8" "CONVERTED" WHEELS) AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR YELLOW/GOLD...

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not sure what world you live in, but please...if you want to cheap out think your still safe...please dont do it around my roads.

U obviously havent worked construction or mechanically for the past 30yrs or you would have understood that comment.

 

[Murph76]

So i broke down and bought the Rough Country black wheel lugs and the Etsy all black Chevy center caps....the center caps were outa round and plastic clips broke first try...refund on Chinese crap....Rough Country who usually has good stuff....wrong Fucking Chinesium... half the thickness of stock lug nuts ...probably pot metal too...guess ill powder coat the stock lugs black

 

[Keller]

So i broke down and bought the Rough Country black wheel lugs and the Etsy all black Chevy center caps....the center caps were outa round and plastic clips broke first try...refund on Chinese crap....Rough Country who usually has good stuff....wrong Fucking Chinesium... half the thickness of stock lug nuts ...probably pot metal too...guess ill powder coat the stock lugs black

Well that sucks. I would have thought the RC ones would be decent.