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Old 09-02-2007, 03:52 PM
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Lug Nuts Quick Help!

Hey I'm just ordering my tires and wheels right now, and it has the options of :
# Don't Forget Your Lug Nuts
# For style, stability, and security, replacing stock lug nuts is highly recommended when purchasing new wheels and/or tires.
# These high quality chrome lug nuts are specially priced and fitted to your tires and/or wheels.

It is 50 more bucks? Should I do it?


I'm getting Helo maxx6 in chrome, should I get new lug nuts? I have a 2003 f150
 
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Old 09-02-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewc_11890
Hey I'm just ordering my tires and wheels right now, and it has the options of :
# Don't Forget Your Lug Nuts
# For style, stability, and security, replacing stock lug nuts is highly recommended when purchasing new wheels and/or tires.
# These high quality chrome lug nuts are specially priced and fitted to your tires and/or wheels.

It is 50 more bucks? Should I do it?


I'm getting Helo maxx6 in chrome, should I get new lug nuts? I have a 2003 f150
It depends. The OE lug nuts are covered by a center cap. If the new wheels have a center cap that covers the lug nuts and the wheels use the same style lug nut, it is a waste of money to buy new. If the lug nuts are in view or require a different type, then yes get them.
 
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Old 09-02-2007, 08:28 PM
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I agree.
 
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ok thanks guys, I'm going to go ahead and get the new lug nuts. Is 50 bucks a good deal for a set of chrome lug nuts for all 4 wheels?

Unfortunately I'm going to have to get some locking lug nuts due to occasional trips to LA that way no one can steal my wheels and tires!
 
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Old 09-02-2007, 10:47 PM
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You'll have to get new lugs. The OE wheels are hub-centric and use a flat washer that is covered by the center cap anyway. The new Helo's are lug centric and use a tapered acorn style lug. Be sure to post up some pics when you get them! I just bought a set of Moto Metals and was really torn between those and the Maxx 6!
 

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Ya can't beat new nut's!
 
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So Since its labor day weekend, unfortunately I wasn't able to order my wheels and tires yet. (ordered my fabtech 7.5" lift )

I have been second guessing myself on which wheels to get. I want chrome, and I'm torn between these three.

What are your opinions?

Also, has anyone out there seen ProComps new knight chrome. I think it looks pretty awesome, but I'm not gonna get it.
 
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Old 09-03-2007, 08:07 PM
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I just put a set of MM 956's on my truck. You see the 951's everywhere, but I've never seen (in person) another set of 956's. I went with them for that reason..
 



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