lug nuts? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

clarkgrizwald · 11-18-2007, 09:28 PM

my gut instinct tells me not to trust ebay with the small pieces of metal that keep my wheels on my car and me from dying....are ebay lug nuts ok?

-edit: while were on the subject, are factory replica wheels ok or no?

geoff5093 · 11-18-2007, 09:51 PM

Depends on the brand, if they are a name brand they may be okay, however I wouldn't buy a cheapo $0.99 set from China.

white3ch0c0late · 11-18-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff5093

Depends on the brand, if they are a name brand they may be okay, however I wouldn't buy a cheapo $0.99 set from China.

^What he said. When it comes to ebay, price, brand, and seller location are good indications of quality.

liquidi3ladz · 11-18-2007, 11:52 PM

^Oooh whitechocolate actually posted, thats rare now a days. :P

Anyway I'm using oem style toyota lugs from ebay (short shank w/ washer) They work good.

TRD VVTi · 11-19-2007, 12:35 AM

I'm using TRD lugnuts which work great. I believe that they are made by Motegi.

geoff5093 · 11-19-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

I'm using TRD lugnuts which work great. I believe that they are made by Motegi.

Do you also have the TRD valve stem covers and license plate screws?

TRD VVTi · 11-19-2007, 09:52 AM

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Do you also have the TRD valve stem covers and license plate screws?

Nope, mine are better. I have BBS valve stem covers that actually cover the ENTIRE valve stem and polished stainless steel license plate bolts with my polished stainless steel license plate frame.

I used to the the same TRD license plate frame as you until it started corroding.

white3ch0c0late · 11-19-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by liquidi3ladz

^Oooh whitechocolate actually posted, thats rare now a days. :P

Anyway I'm using oem style toyota lugs from ebay (short shank w/ washer) They work good.

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What can I say? I've been a busy man. But its nice knowing that people noticed that I was away for a while haha. I got a cool "welcome back" PM from lammydi.

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TRD VVTi · 11-19-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by white3ch0c0late

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What can I say? I've been a busy man. But its nice knowing that people noticed that I was away for a while haha. I got a cool "welcome back" PM from lammydi.

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I've missed you.

Someone needs to start an HID retrofit thread now...

JustAnotherAsian · 11-19-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

I've missed you.

Someone needs to start an HID retrofit thread now...

donate me a set of tsx'rs and i'll make that diy!

edit (to stay on topic): the 20-30 buck mcguard lugnut set from pepboys and autozone are all right imo.

liquidi3ladz · 11-19-2007, 12:09 PM

^^;; They might not work with OE style alloy wheels.

geoff5093 · 11-19-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Nope, mine are better. I have BBS valve stem covers that actually cover the ENTIRE valve stem and polished stainless steel license plate bolts with my polished stainless steel license plate frame.

I used to the the same TRD license plate frame as you until it started corroding.

I have similar covers that came with my rims and tires. I'm looking at replacing the rear license plate holder with something else as well, a bit too much chrome for me.

clarkgrizwald · 11-19-2007, 05:41 PM

ok so this ebay seller im looking at has sets of ls lexus rims which he has machined the lug holes from 120 to 114 i think or whatever so that they fit a camry. says there is no sacrifice in safety what so ever and they are still hubcentric. what do you guys think of this?

marc780 · 11-19-2007, 05:57 PM

E bay for lug nuts? Noooo. You need a decent manuf that has something to lose. Are you going to buy some Chinamen crapola to hold your wheels On? To me, the answer is no! Buy the good ones, from toyota even!