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Old 04-14-2014, 01:10 PM   #2288
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Originally Posted by Gps360 View Post
My Enkei Rijan wheels will be arriving very soon. The wheel shop only sells the ugly chrome nuts which I don't like.

A few questions before I go to pickup the wheels. First, can I use my existing OEM ones for the new wheels (just temporary)? Second, do I need the cone or ball seat for the Enkei wheels?

I know the nut size is 12 x 1.25 mm. Should I pick the open end or close end nut type? Any differences?
Find your local performance shop and get a set of tuner lugnuts, open or closed is your preference but I prefer closed as the stud is not exposed to the elements. Cone seat for most all aftermarket wheels.

You won't be able to use the stock lugs.

Gorilla makes a great cost-friendly tuner lugnut, McGard are more expensive and have the washer-type seat. I've used both.

My favorite are the spline-drive type.
Like these:
http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...83bc/overview/
or
http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/auto...drive-lug-nuts
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