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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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Lug Nuts

I will hopefully be installing my new cobalt ss wheels and I was wondering if anybody knew what lug nuts I should buy? The stock won't work right?
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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I used my originals. You will need the acorn style.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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the stock ones will work, or you can go for tuner style lugs for a little added security and they come in a variety of styles.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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ok cool. Thanks guys
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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any one try the aluminum lugs...any thoughts I have always wondered
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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I'd be hesitant to use aluminum lugs unless they see frequent removals, and even then you have a wear factor. Disimilar metal corrosion is sure to cause problems if left on for a good length of time...just look at what happens with aluminum heads and steel plugs. The heat cycles and contact with water,salts,chemicals and whatever road grime you can imagine can and will over time cause problems.You can have frozen lugs with steel parts.
You can't use a antiseize compound as this acts like a lube and will allow lugs to back off.Unless your racing and need the light weight, I wouldn't.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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I'd use McGard or Gorilla lug nuts. I went with the black Gorilla all locks, lug nut set myself for my new wheels.

I've read with the aluminum lug nuts you have to re-torque every 500 miles.
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