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Old 04-24-2012, 12:38 AM
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I need new lug nuts, I just don't know what to buy or look for. I also need a new lock keys, Im assuming someone knows of a lug nut package that comes with lock keys. Any help?
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I just picked up a set for all four wheels from Thunder Racing. They were gorilla ones. Super nice, apparently they wont ever rust. Comes with a wheel lock and six point socket for the others.

I was impressed. Good price from TR too.
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I ordered a set of open ended from gorilla in a silver color..
They came with a special key.
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Mcgard hands down! Lifetime warranty against chipping, peeling and rust , pep-boys carry them. Mcgard also have unique lock keys for each set of lock nuts. For example most sets of "lock nuts" have the same pattern for every set the company makes. All the thief has to do is go to autozone and buy a set of the same lock nuts, and he now has a key to your lock nuts! Mcgard lock nuts are unique to each set.

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Gorilla or McGard are both good quality. We carry the McGard and as mentioned life time warranty!
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Originally Posted by rudytirerack
Gorilla or McGard are both good quality. We carry the McGard and as mentioned life time warranty!
Rudy,

Do you guys have different colored lug nuts?I'm looking for tuner style open ended in grey.

Also can I get an update on those Kumho 315/30/18s? Still on BO?
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get good ones! for my drag wheels I had some cheaper summit ones, the rust and the washer would get stuck. I bought the best Mcgrads or whatever, so much nicer worth then extra $10 a pack.
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I just ordered mine from thunder. Gorilla.
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Thanks you guys Im probably going with the Gorillas XD! I saw the price of Mcgards online and it scared me hahaha. I know its the best lug nuts you can possibly get, but Il be fine with gorrilas. They seem descent =).

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I have used both, but have been using gorilla lug nuts for about 2 years now and love them. My current set is black and even after multiple R&R, the finish hasnt scratched.
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I've been using the Gorilla's for quite a few years; they're good lug nuts!



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