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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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What lugs am I going to need to put my Slipstreams on? Do factory ones work?

I did search, and I did email the vendor. Neither yielded any results.

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You might be able to use your factory lugs, depending on if the holes on the slipstreams are big enough to fit a socket into. Chances are you'll probably want to get a new set of "tuner" lug nuts both for looks and functionality. Here's one example of what you might get:
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=KeywordSearch

Do a google search for "tuner lugs" there are alot of brands out there.
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by camoboXb
You might be able to use your factory lugs, depending on if the holes on the slipstreams are big enough to fit a socket into. Chances are you'll probably want to get a new set of "tuner" lug nuts both for looks and functionality. Here's one example of what you might get:
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=KeywordSearch

Do a google search for "tuner lugs" there are alot of brands out there.
Thanks for your help, but does someone have a definitive answer...i.e. "Yes, you must use tuner lugs, stock won't fit" or "Use stock, tuners won't fit."
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well the tuners will definitely fit. i would say there's a pretty good chance the stock ones will fit so long as you go out and get yourself a thin wall socket. are the rims in your possession? if so, take the socket you'd use to put the lugs on, and see if it will fit in the lug holes of the rims.
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Wheels will not be here until tomorrow. I am wanting some locking lugs. I'll get the tuner variety. Thanks!
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Spline locks are what you want. I have Rotas with spline locks, perfect fit.
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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Dont use the stock lugs!!!! I have slipstreams and you definately want tuner lugs.
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You guys rock, thanks.
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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We know, youre welcome.
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mcgard or gorilla spline drives. great product
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I got some Mcgard lockers today, look good, work well. Thanks everyone, wheels look awesome!
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