OEM looking lug nuts? McGard? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

daniloneil8 · 08-10-2021, 10:33 PM

I heard the OEM lug nuts are low quality. I prefer stock look.
What are my options for a good lug nut replacement? Where to buy?

What is the reputation of White Knight?
https://www.amazon.com/White-Knight-...dp/B00B2FCACS/

FLIPDADY · 08-10-2021, 10:38 PM

I grabbed some Dorman brand one's to replace the OEM from Napa.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NDP6...nput=wheel+nut

Qwimby1 · 08-11-2021, 03:12 PM

I knew the studs were crappy but didn't know abut the nuts. I'm gradually switching to ARP studs after breaking three of the stock ones.

extrashaky · 08-12-2021, 03:47 PM

I have black McGard spline drive nuts on mine. They don't draw attention at all but do exactly what they're supposed to do, provide a solid connection to the socket. No complaints at all here.

spike021 · 08-12-2021, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extrashaky

I have black McGard spline drive nuts on mine. They don't draw attention at all but do exactly what they're supposed to do, provide a solid connection to the socket. No complaints at all here.

yep same here.

Decep · 08-13-2021, 04:12 PM

I went with McGard as well, only complaint is having to carry around a tool in the trunk. I have a spare in case it breaks too.

daniloneil8 · 08-13-2021, 09:53 PM

Dorman Wheel Nut 611-076.1

daniloneil8 · 08-13-2021, 09:59 PM

What is the reputation of White Knight?
https://www.amazon.com/White-Knight-...dp/B00B2FCACS/

Qwimby1 · 08-14-2021, 01:26 PM

What's the matter with the stock ones? Do they break? Cross thread?

Yoshoobaroo · 08-14-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

What's the matter with the stock ones? Do they break? Cross thread?

They cross thread very easily. I think they may be a contributing factor in the stud issues people have. I replaced mine with gorilla lugs and They threaded in much nicer. I had steel Mutekis too but they rusted way fast. Then again here in Florida everything rusts, lug nuts are almost a wear item.

ayau · 08-14-2021, 03:56 PM

Start the nut by hand and make sure the threads are clean. Why bother with aftermarket if you have factory rims.

YamahaR86 · 08-17-2021, 05:25 PM

I've broken at least 4-5 of the OEM studs. Went with the autoparts store Dorman brass looking ones and they're fine.

NARFALICIOUS · 08-17-2021, 05:37 PM

I don't doubt if you all agree that the OEM nuts are weak, and I'm gonna catch flame for this, but...

How do you cross thread lug nuts if you remove them completely by hand and install them completely by hand?
I've never had issues with the OEM nuts, I always thread it fully by hand before even using a ratchet.

steverife · 08-17-2021, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NARFALICIOUS

I don't doubt if you all agree that the OEM nuts are weak, and I'm gonna catch flame for this, but...

How do you cross thread lug nuts if you remove them completely by hand and install them completely by hand?
I've never had issues with the OEM nuts, I always thread it fully by hand before even using a ratchet.

People typically aren't really cross threading them. They deform threads from dragging wheels across the studs or get metal shavings/grime in the threads and then the nut seizes.

08-10-2021, 10:33 PM	#1
daniloneil8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: USA Posts: 123 Thanks: 2 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OEM looking lug nuts? McGard? I heard the OEM lug nuts are low quality. I prefer stock look. What are my options for a good lug nut replacement? Where to buy? What is the reputation of White Knight? https://www.amazon.com/White-Knight-...dp/B00B2FCACS/ Last edited by daniloneil8; 08-13-2021 at 09:59 PM.

08-13-2021, 04:12 PM	#6
Decep Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S Series 10 Location: CA Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 172 Thanked 497 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with McGard as well, only complaint is having to carry around a tool in the trunk. I have a spare in case it breaks too. __________________ 2013 FR-S 10 Series ~75k (SOLD) RCE SS-1 Coilovers Corsa Catback Edelbrock Supercharger installed @ 50k

08-17-2021, 05:25 PM	#12
YamahaR86 JDM Vaping Stance Nation Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 White Location: FL Posts: 710 Thanks: 650 Thanked 345 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've broken at least 4-5 of the OEM studs. Went with the autoparts store Dorman brass looking ones and they're fine. __________________ Clueless

08-17-2021, 05:37 PM	#13
NARFALICIOUS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 88 Supra 1JZ, 16 FRS, 25 GR Corolla Location: Johto Region Posts: 599 Thanks: 62 Thanked 361 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't doubt if you all agree that the OEM nuts are weak, and I'm gonna catch flame for this, but... How do you cross thread lug nuts if you remove them completely by hand and install them completely by hand? I've never had issues with the OEM nuts, I always thread it fully by hand before even using a ratchet. __________________ NARFALICIOUS Noob Poster 1988 \| 2016

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FLIPDADY Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Sport Tech Location: Toronto Posts: 89 Thanks: 148 Thanked 80 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I grabbed some Dorman brand one's to replace the OEM from Napa. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NDP6...nput=wheel+nut

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Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 599 Thanks: 139 Thanked 150 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I knew the studs were crappy but didn't know abut the nuts. I'm gradually switching to ARP studs after breaking three of the stock ones.

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extrashaky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: USA Posts: 4,046 Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 5,620 Times in 2,267 Posts Mentioned: 55 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have black McGard spline drive nuts on mine. They don't draw attention at all but do exactly what they're supposed to do, provide a solid connection to the socket. No complaints at all here.

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daniloneil8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: USA Posts: 123 Thanks: 2 Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is the reputation of White Knight? https://www.amazon.com/White-Knight-...dp/B00B2FCACS/

08-14-2021, 01:26 PM	#9
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 599 Thanks: 139 Thanked 150 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's the matter with the stock ones? Do they break? Cross thread?

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ayau Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Some rust bucket Location: Polar ice cap Posts: 3,058 Thanks: 312 Thanked 1,046 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Start the nut by hand and make sure the threads are clean. Why bother with aftermarket if you have factory rims.

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