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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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I'm currently using a set of tuner lugs that came with my Enkei EV-06 17's, and the finish is starting to go. On top of that, the hub bolts are rusting. I'd like to switch to a set of closed lugs and will use anti-seize to keep the bolts from rusting further.

Any suggestions? I just want something moderately priced that will last and look good. Polished or an anodized black finish would work. The rims are only $150 / piece, I really don't want to pay that just for lugs (Looking at you Ray's).

I'm looking at these Muteki's
http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...niversal%20Fit

Or may go a little cheaper with a set of Gorilla lugs.
http://www.gorilla-auto.com/small.di....locks.page_13

Just wasn't sure what length I need and what finish is better, stainless or chrome plated.
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Standard length, 12x1.5
I really like the black Gorilla acorns.
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Yeah, I forgot to mention that I knew the thread size already. I took one of the old ones into Advanced Auto, they have a bolt tree so you can get proper fitment. I just didn't want to buy a set of their no-name lugs that the finish would wear off of in 3 months, leaving me with a rusted, seized on lug and ugly streaks on the wheel.

My tires also recently ate it, so I'm back on stock for a bit. I decided to try out the steelie look for a bit with them back on, so I polished the faces and picked up a set of axle covers from NAPA and chrome lip rings from eBay. I'll probably put the Enkei's back on in May before the next judged show, no reason to rush. I'd like the lugs switched before then though.
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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ive had a set of Gorilla lugs for about 3 years now with no poroblems.
not only do i rotate my tires every 4k mills but im always taking them off for one reason or another, and they all still look great. but then again ive never used an impact on them. ive got the chrome, but if i ever need another set ill go with the red ones
i think i got the 1.36" but i know they don't stick out of the lugnut hole at all.

without the key there is "NO WAY" to get them off and every one of them needs the key, its a great anti theft mod
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