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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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I have 17in zo6 wheels and I was wondering what size lug nuts would fit. I wanted to get gorilla lug nuts. let me know some info. thanks!
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The seat depends on the wheel. I dont know about Z06 rims, but the stock Chrome T/A Wheels use an Acorn Bulge seat.

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This is what I just bought and installed recently:
PN: 157-91733
Desc: GORILLA LOCK & LUG NUT PKG, ACORN BULGE, 20 PK, 12mm X 1.5
(I bought them at Thunder Racing for $28 shipped)

These are closed-end lug nuts, but I think the track requires open-end lug nuts.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by VIP1
Lug nuts:
12mm X 1.5
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The seat depends on the wheel. I dont know about Z06 rims, but the stock Chrome T/A Wheels use an Acorn Bulge seat.

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This is what I just bought and installed recently:
PN: 157-91733
Desc: GORILLA LOCK & LUG NUT PKG, ACORN BULGE, 20 PK, 12mm X 1.5
(I bought them at Thunder Racing for $28 shipped)

These are closed-end lug nuts, but I think the track requires open-end lug nuts.
z06's use the same concial seat. I have them on mine. I'm not to happy with the gorilla locking nuts. I broke a wheel stud with brand new ones. The regular ones are ok though. Seem like very sturdy pieces. I wasn't able to get a replacement locking lug.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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I dont see how a lug nut would break a stud unless you cross-threaded it and used an impact wrench. In which case, that would happen with any lug nut.
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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I dont see how a lug nut would break a stud unless you cross-threaded it and used an impact wrench. In which case, that would happen with any lug nut.

Well, I didn't use either. The lug siezed when I was taking it off after I tightened without an impact. It was spinning fine, started binding and would not come loose. I went back and forth a few times and finally figured I was just going to have to break it which I did. The stud broke inside the lug. Funny thing is I was able to still use it broken like that.
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i use Gorilla Lug nuts for my 18's 9.5 wheels
12mm X 1.50 acorn
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I have a question for you guys. I have a Moser 12 bolt and I need to get some new lugs. I am putting TT2's on it and was wondering what size of lug nut I need? Thunder racing sells 12mmx1.5, 14mmx1.5, and 1/2. What size do I need to order? Thanks for your help.
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