I just bought some new rims, and I need to get some chrome lug nuts. What are the best kind to get? I have heard that gorilla brand is good, but I want to hear it directly from you guys first before I buy. My friend got some red ones for his civic si from autozone and the first time he got his tires rotated, they were rusted on. I want to avoid this hassle.

Thanks

 

gorilla lugs + keylock = never worry about people jacking you wheels. spare keylock and be aquired with appropriate key lock number.

 

I'm gonna have to go with happy there. I have a set of gorilla lugs and you will never have to worry about anybody stealing your rims.

 

Thanks guys, what size for the maxima?

 

The acorn size 12mm x 1.25

 

thanks for the info guys

 

Definitely gorilla, JC Whitney has a pretty decent price for them. I have chrome ones but I believe they have other colors as well.

 

I used to take wheel locks of with no hassle ,when i used to work at T/A.Even gorrillas locks,try getting gorilla locks with the spinning collar.

 

size is 12x1.25
I got Mcguard lugs w/ one set of locking lugs, looks good. u can get them online or in a car parts store.

 

yup get gorilla or mcguard. you wont be dissapointed.

-myke

 

Not sure how much the gorilla ones are but I paid around $80 shipped for McGards w/ locks from Summit Racing

 

If someone really wanted to steal your rims, they will. No locks will stop them. Wheel locks will just slow them down.

I recommend McGard spline drive wheel lug nuts and locks from here:

http://www.pdm-racing.com/products/mcgard.htm

 

i bought new wheels too and in need of wheel locks and lugs...whaat color lugs should i get for my Gunmetal wheels...???

 

Use black. If you have silver lip, not bad to use silver lugs.

 

I've actually used both black and chrome on my gummetal center Volk's. Both look good with the polished lip, its just a matter of personal preference. If you use black, do yourself a favor and get good ones. Don't get cheap ones because the black will get marked, nicked, scraped, very easily. You get what you pay for with black lugs. I personally like the black Ray's lugs, but they are expensive, like $125.

 

Zenki forged lightweight lug nuts come in black. Are they any good?

 

I went with the McGards from Summit Racing.
1) $92 shipped vs PDM's lower price but no locking lugs (Summit Racing requires 2 keys; PDM 1)
2) McGard rep claimed a tougher finish; Gorilla wouldn't comment
3) 2 keys from McGard set

If I could do it over again, I might look into getting 5 sets of locking lugs from McGard. However, with cost factored in, it'll be like $120+

Stuff to stay away from: there's a guy selling lotsa "spline" lugs on ebay. HOwever, his chip from what I've read.

Another issue are the kyokogen 7sided lugs. Simply put, the more sides you have, the closer you have to a circular shape, from which you won't get much grip from when torquing. Also, their keys are made weak so the key breaks when overtorqued... this can be a good thing, like when u use a torque gun @ some shops

Another cool thing to consider: tilt sensor for your alarm. Or super sensitive shock sensor.

Jae