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etlsport
02/25/2009, 07:49 AM
kinda silly.. but i came across these online and think they would look pretty sweet on the VX factory 18s... its the right pitch... just not sure if they are the right shape.. anyone know if these will fit or not?

http://www.corvetteguys.com/chrome-bullet-lug-nuts.html?utm_content=chrome-bullet-lug-nuts&utm_campaign=PGRAB&utm_source=PGrabber&utm_medium=Shopping

tom4bren
02/25/2009, 08:19 AM
Eeeewwww!!!!:)

etlsport
02/25/2009, 08:20 AM
sorry tom.. shoulda warned you that they were so shiny you could see yourself in them ;Db;

Ldub
02/25/2009, 08:48 AM
Nice nuts!...:thumbup:

You buy em' & test em'...IF they show NO rust at the end of the summer, I'd think about getting a set.:cool:

Dumke
02/25/2009, 09:31 AM
Nice nuts!...:thumbup:

You buy em' & test em'...IF they show NO rust at the end of the summer, I'd think about getting a set.:cool:

HAHA


Sorry that was funny reading dub... Sorry to thread jack..


OK back tyo the nuts.. Yeah not for me dont like the shine but it is and alternative.

don moore
02/25/2009, 09:55 AM
Get some of theses .....great for chasing animals or zombies..:p
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/foreman00081/sema_2006_photo846.jpg

Ldub
02/25/2009, 09:56 AM
Get some of theses .....great for chasing animals or zombies..:p
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/foreman00081/sema_2006_photo846.jpg

:cool:...:thumbup:...:cool:

tom4bren
02/25/2009, 10:30 AM
"sorry tom.. shoulda warned you that they were so shiny you could see yourself in them"

LMFAO - sounds like sumpn LBUD wuda said.

Look everyone - new heights in thread jacking. The kid jacked his own thread in just 3 posts.

Ldub
02/25/2009, 10:44 AM
sounds like sumpn LBUD wuda said.

L BUD???...take it easy Kevin...:smilewink LOL

Triathlete
02/25/2009, 12:40 PM
Get some of theses .....great for chasing animals or zombies..:p
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/foreman00081/sema_2006_photo846.jpg


If they were black they would fit right in with a certain roof rack!:bwgy:

pbkid
02/25/2009, 03:07 PM
Nice nuts!...:thumbup:

You buy em' & test em'...IF they show NO rust at the end of the summer, I'd think about getting a set.:cool:

rofl

awesome.....

awesome....

Griffin
02/28/2009, 01:09 PM
I took my lugs off the other day to look at the cone to see what I could use and they look like they will fit. Just pop off a lug nut and compare.

wekilled
12/26/2009, 12:05 AM
Anyone figure out a actual part number to either the spikes or bullets that might fit? I saw 'em on eBay and noticed they didn't have any for Isuzu. Anyone know what size would fit under the 50 or so listings they have for other vehicles listed?

Not sold on either spikes or bullets, but they had me interested, just not sure where to start on application for the Vehicross for either type.

Ldub
12/26/2009, 12:31 AM
Anyone figure out a actual part number to either the spikes or bullets that might fit? I saw 'em on eBay and noticed they didn't have any for Isuzu. Anyone know what size would fit under the 50 or so listings they have for other vehicles listed?

Not sold on either spikes or bullets, but they had me interested, just not sure where to start on application for the Vehicross for either type.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=14573&highlight=wheel+stud

In theory, anything with a conical seat, that's 12mm x 1.5 should work...:_wrench:

http://cgi.ebay.com/12mm-x-1-50-Chrome-Plated-Bullet-Style-Lug-Nuts-set-20_W0QQitemZ230415041956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_ Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a5ce85a4

Riff Raff
12/26/2009, 02:35 AM
Hmmm; neat idea, but they would look kinda' funky using the factory "locking" lug nut (5 + 1-Lock Lug) on each wheel. If all six(6) lug nuts were changed, then they would have a more uniform appearance. Reminds me of the gladiator spiked wheels on the chariots in the movie "Ben Hur".:bgwb:

wekilled
12/26/2009, 02:39 PM
Still not sure if I want to take the plunge or not-still not sold on the idea fully. Just tossing it around, but that certainly steers me in the right direction. If I do it I plan on doing every lug on the rim. It would go with the overall theme on my VX-I have a wraparound grille, nerfs, and alot of other beefy parts. I would like to get different rims eventually (black and brushed moto-metal) but these might look good with those as well.

tom4bren
12/29/2009, 11:27 AM
You should probably wait till you have the new rims then. Like Ldub said, lug nuts are fairly standard with only a few variations available ... but ... some aftermarket rims may require ones different from the ones that work with the OEM rims.

wekilled
01/06/2010, 04:36 PM
Good call. Didnt think that through. Probably saved me re-purchasing lug nuts.

wekilled
02/26/2010, 04:22 PM
Well, I went ahead and picked up a set of the 12mm lug nuts and then a pack of the locking nuts from Corvetteguys. They are subtle and not so cartoony like I was worried they were going to be.

Anyway, I know they arent for everyone, but they fit the look I am going for.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VX_Lug_Spikes.jpg

tom4bren
02/26/2010, 05:18 PM
...but they fit the look I am going for.[/img]

That would be ... phallic symbol???

JK - they actually look nice.

Tom

wekilled
02/26/2010, 11:37 PM
Sure, that works too-sex & violence, the condiments of life.

Ldub
02/27/2010, 04:32 AM
Well, I went ahead and picked up a set of the 12mm lug nuts and then a pack of the locking nuts from Corvetteguys. They are subtle and not so cartoony like I was worried they were going to be.

Anyway, I know they arent for everyone, but they fit the look I am going for.

Said it before, & I'll say it again...NICE NUTS!...:yesgray:

don moore
02/27/2010, 08:52 PM
Said it before, & I'll say it again...NICE NUTS!...:yesgray:
..
..lol

wekilled
03/03/2010, 04:12 PM
Perfect for running over the undead after the zombie apocalypse. I do wish they had a set of "bigger" nuts that were more like spikes. Mine are a little too small.

Closer in size to the hubs. That, and I wanted an opportunity to use the aforementioned phrase.

tom4bren
03/04/2010, 06:11 AM
You get nuts that big & you'll need a commensurately large tool for removal

... wait, that didn't sound quite right

You'll need a really deep socket

... still sounds dirty

You'll need special tooling for maintenance

wekilled
07/17/2013, 10:14 PM
Okay, going to the Blackjack GEAR rims. anyone know if these might work? i like the spike vs. bullet look as well as the length and the fact they are black. For everyones info, the CorvetteGuys bullet lugs do show signs of some rust. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321165122927?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

yellowgizmo99
07/18/2013, 05:20 AM
they are not right thread, just in case you didn't notice unless you are just talking about the style.

evillecutter
07/18/2013, 12:36 PM
anyone ever bought lug nut covers or caps that look similar to that? i have chrome covers on 4 of my 5 on each wheel and i cant find a cover for the other lug - im assuming at one time the other was locking but they are gone and just an ugly rusted lug in its place on each wheel - looked at all the usual parts stores and they act like they dont exist - would like a matching set

RabidPony
07/18/2013, 02:26 PM
Okay, going to the Blackjack GEAR rims. anyone know if these might work? i like the spike vs. bullet look as well as the length and the fact they are black. For everyones info, the CorvetteGuys bullet lugs do show signs of some rust. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321165122927?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Oh, I like those.