I have 19" rims & tires at home, ready to be installed this weekend.
My question is, can I use the OEM lug nuts and the OEM wheel lock on my aftermarket wheels?
Don't see why I cant use my OEM lug nuts, just need an official answer.
Couldn't find a definite answer from searching.
Thanks,..
My question is, can I use the OEM lug nuts and the OEM wheel lock on my aftermarket wheels?
Don't see why I cant use my OEM lug nuts, just need an official answer.
Couldn't find a definite answer from searching.
Thanks,..
thats good.. what aftermarket locks are you using? I think i might want to add an extra lock. just in case.
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Our Factory locks are McGuards locks. I used my OEM locks until I bought Longer McGaurd locks to replace them. The biggest issue I had was attempting to use the locks without scratching the new rims...Which failed. That is why I bought new locks.
If I put two wheel locks on each wheel, would that cause a problem with the balance of the wheels??
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I believe mine are Gorilla locking lug nuts.Originally Posted by jin22gt
thats good.. what aftermarket locks are you using? I think i might want to add an extra lock. just in case.
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This goes both ways. Some wheels can not accept the OEM lugs as the OEM lugd are usually a 21mm socket. Some wheels can't accept that large of a socket without tearing the paint off the wheel. If it's a tight fit then you should probably invest in some spline drives.
What spline lug do u guys recommend? Also to remove a spline lug, don't u need a special spline lug key??
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^ yes you do, so it gives you some protection as well.
IMO, go on ebay and search up the mccard spline drives. They are wicked quality (lifetime warranty I believe) and weigh next to nothing. I think they sell for about $55 shipped.
Our thread pitch is 12x1.25 in case you need it.
IMO, go on ebay and search up the mccard spline drives. They are wicked quality (lifetime warranty I believe) and weigh next to nothing. I think they sell for about $55 shipped.
Our thread pitch is 12x1.25 in case you need it.
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yup thats wat i thought too. thats usually the general rule i go but for some reason the g is different. ive even read of people putting tuner lugs on oem wheels which is usually a no no too. how do we kno if we can or not?Originally Posted by neal@tirerack
Depends on the wheel you choose. Some can use oe lugs.... very few do.