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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Apr 2012
      Posts
      1
      Country Flag: United States

      What lug nuts do you use?

      I recently purchased a set of forged BBS LM rims for my 69 Chevelle and this is the first time I've purchased aftermarket wheels that I'd like to use at the track. Stock lugs won't work since they are way too short and also too wide, I've been looking at getting a new set of some longer/skinny lugs but I'm not sure if I need the M12x1.25, M12x1.50, or the standard 7/16? Also which lugs are you using with your aftermarket rims?



      Thanks!


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Dec 2006
      Location
      California
      Posts
      1,368
      Country Flag: United States
      Good question, I was about to ask this as well. I've got 7/16-20 on my rear axle, but I'll be swapping those out to 12x1.5 to match the fronts. I don't know where I got the rear lug nuts, but they're nice pieces. Solid one piece design, and pretty hefty. The fronts, I got at either Autozone or Napa and they're pieces of junk. They're basically open ended nuts with cheap little caps pressed on. Most of the caps have fallen off (so now it looks like I just went to Home Depot and got some nuts out of the 5 cent bin), and the ones that haven't are rusted to hell.

      I'd like some quality pieces, but I don't want to pay $80 for a full set.
      Matt

      69 Nova - 357, TKO600, Tru Turn, some other stuff, awaiting LS1 swap
      71 Duster - all stock, slant 6, automatic. awaiting HEMI/T56 swap

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Aug 2005
      Location
      Hamilton, NJ
      Posts
      4,316
      Country Flag: United States
      always had good luck with mcguard and gorilla
      Scott from NJ.

      Vent Windows Forever! ...

      Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold
      I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Jul 2011
      Location
      NC
      Posts
      461
      Country Flag: United States

      What lug nuts do you use?

      Love my Mcguards- 2 different locks & look great!
      Josh
      "Schism"
      69 camaro

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Nov 2004
      Posts
      105
      a old school wheel guy told me. Mcguards were the best. all others, the chrome comes off.

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Feb 2011
      Posts
      295
      Another vote for Mcguards.


      Nykun,

      What size studs are on your car now? Honestly with a project as well thought out at BBS LM wheels (great choice) I would go with 1/2" studs all around.

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Feb 2011
      Location
      Mobile Alabama
      Posts
      38
      Country Flag: United States
      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godspeed-Blu...sories&vxp=mtr


      That in black is my plan when I get around to it.
      Frank
      Mobile Alabama
      66 Chevelle pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s...nkb4/Chevelle/




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