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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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I want to buy candy red lug nuts on SL...but the user didnt tell me where he got them from or what brand they are...seemed kinda sketchy to me, i dont want to get SHi*t quality lugs and have my wheels fall offf... if thats even possible? haha let me know whgat you guys think...
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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If you're running stock wheels you cannot run aftermarket lugs...so if he just painted the stock ones then your probably fne..unless you are running aftermarket wheels
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
If you're running stock wheels you cannot run aftermarket lugs...so if he just painted the stock ones then your probably fne..unless you are running aftermarket wheels
he told me they fit with stock rims... i have my stocks painted black... he told me they would fit so im unsure... heres his thread so u can see them...its in the Ext. Stlying thread... thanks

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=241396
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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He's wrong. The lugs that are meant to be used with stock wheels are Seated/Shank style. Aftermarket wheels use tuner/conical style lugs. Putting the wrong kind of lugs on your stock wheels are very dangerous. Just paint your lugs if you want colored lugs.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Damn really? Dumba**. IF i painted them wouldnt they just get all messed up when i put them back on? lol
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if you impact them yes..if you just do it by hand then you shouldn't have much to worry about
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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put a zip lock over them when you use the torque wrench and you should be fine.
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ohh so theyll be ok prob?
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you'll be fine
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Go to ADvance auto supplies $35
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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for new lugs? or? and 35$... u sure their good?
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