11-24-2009, 06:30 AM
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There has been discussion on this subject prior to your message. I find the stock bolts quite unsightly and think they have an uncovered, unfinished look but that is just me. I,too, am not worried about theft so I replaced all of my bolts with chrome ones. This really spruces up the wheels and the bit of chrome does not offend me. The rear wheels have deeper wells than the front so the new chrome bolts are not as visible but can be seen if one looks. All in all I am glad I made the change. Trade off? No locking bolt. Up to you. You could also clean up your current bolts and spray them a nice bright silver which will make them a bit more decent but they will still look like an unfinished afterthought.
AKL
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11-24-2009, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen K. Littlefield
You could also clean up your current bolts and spray them a nice bright silver which will make them a bit more decent but they will still look like an unfinished afterthought.
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I tried that. As soon as the wrench goes on them, the paint starts to disappear.
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11-24-2009, 09:20 AM
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Soft socket?
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Originally Posted by clickman
I tried that. As soon as the wrench goes on them, the paint starts to disappear.
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Clickman, you could use a soft socket. I use one on the chrome bolts as I don't want them marred and so far that has worked well.
AKL
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11-24-2009, 12:05 PM
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Have you considered a set of polished stainless steel lug bolts? They're pricey at $225/set, but you'll never have to deal with unsightly lugs again. The chrome ones will eventually rust; the cheapy Chinese ones, as most probably are, are guaranteed to take only 6 months to bloom.
Stainless seems like the ultimate solution to me. I'm gonna nail a set as soon as I have some spare change. I've only found one place that sells them:
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/sslugs.html
The same company also sells titanium lugs for $775/set (gulp!) eBay. Another eBay from China's selling "titanium" lugs for $289/set with special gold color centers; sounds lovely.
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11-24-2009, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen K. Littlefield
Clickman, you could use a soft socket. I use one on the chrome bolts as I don't want them marred and so far that has worked well.
AKL
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That would take care of 80% of them, but not the locking bolts...
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11-24-2009, 04:53 PM
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Toss the locking lug bolt. Buy stainless. They're great.
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