Can I use OEM lug nuts on aftermarket wheels?

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Jun 7, 2011 | 07:33 PM
  #1  
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,..
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Jun 7, 2011 | 08:00 PM
  #2  
Yes you will be fine. I'm using OEM lug nuts and aftermarket locks
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Jun 7, 2011 | 09:21 PM
  #3  
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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Jun 7, 2011 | 09:26 PM
  #4  
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.
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Jun 7, 2011 | 10:10 PM
  #5  
No problem with original lugs, but sometimes new shiny wheels look better with new shiny lug nuts.
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Jun 8, 2011 | 12:33 AM
  #6  
If I put two wheel locks on each wheel, would that cause a problem with the balance of the wheels??
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Jun 8, 2011 | 12:56 AM
  #7  
^no
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Jun 8, 2011 | 01:54 AM
  #8  
Quote: thats good.. what aftermarket locks are you using? I think i might want to add an extra lock. just in case.
I believe mine are Gorilla locking lug nuts.
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Jun 8, 2011 | 01:59 AM
  #9  
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.
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Jun 8, 2011 | 04:04 AM
  #10  
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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Jun 8, 2011 | 09:06 AM
  #11  
^ 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.
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Jun 10, 2011 | 01:40 PM
  #12  
Depends on the wheel you choose. Some can use oe lugs.... very few do.
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Jun 13, 2011 | 06:55 PM
  #13  
Quote: Depends on the wheel you choose. Some can use oe lugs.... very few do.
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?
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Jun 14, 2011 | 01:14 AM
  #14  
Yeah most of the time you can't use oe lug nuts on aftermarket wheels.
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Jun 14, 2011 | 05:13 PM
  #15  
damn.. so can we use the oem lugs or not????
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