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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Looking for a set of locking lugs for my tt2s. I've made my decision on the gorilla ones but wasn't sure whether to get the "acorn" style, or the "acorn bulge" style. Will either fit? Will the bulge look better?
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 04:23 AM
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Bulge style should look better IMO.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Anyone have pics of both of them on TT2s? I figured bulge would look better but I'm not sure which type I have on there currently but I like the look.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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I use a Gorilla small diameter acorn style with spline. Got them on Amazon (21133HT) Sorry, this is the best pic I've got...
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I can get you the McGard locks let me know if I can help.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Thanks for the pic furious. I think I wanna go little larger than the small diameter. Does the size have any effect on safety? Meaning a larger diameter lug nut would be safer and more snug on the wheel.
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Ok so here are what I have now and I want these same type of lugs but not sure if they are the regular acorn style or the bulge style.

Anybody know?



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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Come on guys, I need to order these asap!

Also, what's a decent torque wrench that's not going to break the bank? I'm not going to be using it all the time so I don't need a SnapOn.
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Bump..
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Just go to Harbor Freight for the torque wrench...
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dabest09
Ok so here are what I have now and I want these same type of lugs but not sure if they are the regular acorn style or the bulge style.

Anybody know?



They look like a bulge cone in the pic. I went with these: http://www.mcgard.com/part-search/pr...-of-4-lug-nuts
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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mcgaurd all the way, got tired of those cheap *** gorrilas chipping and rusting
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Originally Posted by Furious1
Just go to Harbor Freight for the torque wrench...
I was looking at those. I think I'll just do that. I found one with a lifetime warranty for very cheap.
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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So do these look good to you guys?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001P2...ims_2?pi=SS115
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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Sorry that link messed up..

McGard 84537 Chrome Bulge Style Cone Seat Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels : Amazon.com : Automotive McGard 84537 Chrome Bulge Style Cone Seat Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels : Amazon.com : Automotive

I think this is what I need?
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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For any future searchers that come across this thread, bulge cone v. a standard 60 degree cone is not a visual decision it is a safety issue.

Wheels designed for a bulge cone need to use that style as the seat area is too deep for a standard 60 degree cone. Standard will fit but it will sit counter sunk in the seat and will eventually work the edge of the cone into the seat creating a dangerous situation.

A bulge cone is wider and deeper than the seat area. It will fully engage the seat with overhang. This will also give you a correct torque reading after repeated use with an aluminum wheel.
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