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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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I want some oem lug nuts for my stock 07 rims.

My car is bcp so something red-ish would be nice

I heard the tC rims are special so I need help on picking the right lug nuts so I won't have any problems

help guys

Im looking at this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...Q5fAccessories

but if you guys have ones that are more suitable for tC post them up
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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tuner lugs don't work with stockies

and those rn't really red and i think they will fade in time too
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Yeah, if you want locking lugs, go to a Scion/Toyota dealer and buy the set. It's the only set that will work with our stock wheels.
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Do they have color ones though..
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Nope.
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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Then there is no point for me changing them lol
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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Buy a second set of OEM lugs and have them sandblasted then powdercoated red.
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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why dont you just paint them?
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Just like the Doc said...get a second set and get them painted
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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they sell anodized paint FYI
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I saw a pic of somebody's wheels on here who just painted the "cap" part of the stock lugnuts. Looked pretty good, and the socket shouldn't scratch it. I say go for that. You can paint 4 at a time (one from each wheel) and effectively have zero downtime.
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