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Owen Birch · 12-04-2007, 05:56 PM

Anyone know if stock lug nuts work with aftermarket rims?

Specifically, MB Boost rims.

If not, what do I need to get, and is there any real "good" or "bad" lug nuts out there to be noted?

Thanks

kpjimmy · 12-04-2007, 07:28 PM

Gorrila or McGard lugs for "good" lugs. 12mmx1.5 is the size you will need. Good place to start is at summitracing.com

Just use aftermarket lugs for rims...and use your stockers for winterizing when puttin back your stock wheels...thats what I do.

Owen Birch · 12-05-2007, 12:38 PM

So I took off a stock lug and it seats perfectly in the MB Boost rim, and the wrench fits as well.

Why wouldn't these work?

Insane · 12-05-2007, 12:46 PM

I think they'll "work", they are just a bit stubby for the deeper lug holes of the boost. When I got my Boost rims they sent me a lug set. It was a Gorilla set and actually quite nice. All 5 lugs are "locks", and the pattern is on the outside, not one of those weird patterns on the top that needs a key. I'll get the part number off the box when I get home if you'd like.

Owen Birch · 12-05-2007, 12:54 PM

so aside from being vertically challenged, the benefit of aftermarket lugs are height, looks, and more security?

The ability to hold the wheel on is identical?

Insane · 12-05-2007, 12:56 PM

As long as they "seat" properly into the holes on the boost rims, then yeah, they should be fine.

JPMotorSport · 12-05-2007, 01:53 PM

I got the Work lugs simply because I liked the way they look. They also add to the JDM factor.

Alot of rim manufacturers recommend you use 'tuner' lugs (like my Works) because they 'seat' better and have a less chance or ruining the wheel. I really don't believe that though, I've seen other work wheels owners with the stock lugs.

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Owen Birch Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone know if stock lug nuts work with aftermarket rims? Specifically, MB Boost rims. If not, what do I need to get, and is there any real "good" or "bad" lug nuts out there to be noted? Thanks __________________ 2006 Titanium Gray MS6 MB Boost 18" with Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season Dashhawk SPC Balljoints -1 Camber front, -1.5 Camber rear. 0.0 Toe

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kpjimmy Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Island, NY/San Antonio, TX Posts: 4,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Gorrila or McGard lugs for "good" lugs. 12mmx1.5 is the size you will need. Good place to start is at summitracing.com Just use aftermarket lugs for rims...and use your stockers for winterizing when puttin back your stock wheels...thats what I do. __________________ Link to the Yellow Submarine [2003 Speed Yellow]... Come join the flickr group! http://flickr.com/groups/atenza/

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Owen Birch Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	So I took off a stock lug and it seats perfectly in the MB Boost rim, and the wrench fits as well. Why wouldn't these work? __________________ 2006 Titanium Gray MS6 MB Boost 18" with Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season Dashhawk SPC Balljoints -1 Camber front, -1.5 Camber rear. 0.0 Toe

12-05-2007, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Insane Administrator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I think they'll "work", they are just a bit stubby for the deeper lug holes of the boost. When I got my Boost rims they sent me a lug set. It was a Gorilla set and actually quite nice. All 5 lugs are "locks", and the pattern is on the outside, not one of those weird patterns on the top that needs a key. I'll get the part number off the box when I get home if you'd like. __________________ 2010 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track 2006 Liquid Platinum Mazdaspeed6 GT Build Date: 3/06 Totalled 1/7/10... I'll miss her.

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Owen Birch Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	so aside from being vertically challenged, the benefit of aftermarket lugs are height, looks, and more security? The ability to hold the wheel on is identical? __________________ 2006 Titanium Gray MS6 MB Boost 18" with Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season Dashhawk SPC Balljoints -1 Camber front, -1.5 Camber rear. 0.0 Toe

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Insane Administrator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	As long as they "seat" properly into the holes on the boost rims, then yeah, they should be fine. __________________ 2010 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track 2006 Liquid Platinum Mazdaspeed6 GT Build Date: 3/06 Totalled 1/7/10... I'll miss her.

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JPMotorSport Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 309 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I got the Work lugs simply because I liked the way they look. They also add to the JDM factor. Alot of rim manufacturers recommend you use 'tuner' lugs (like my Works) because they 'seat' better and have a less chance or ruining the wheel. I really don't believe that though, I've seen other work wheels owners with the stock lugs. __________________ <div align="center"> "Great fucking tribute band, had me jumping all night. Tom, Zack, Brad and Tim would be impressed. See them for yourself trust me." - The Battle of Los Angeles