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    Need new lugs, what kind? size?

    So I got some boyd coddington wheels to put on the Camaro I'm all excited get one wheel off and realize the tool that comes with 1997 camaros doesn't fit inside the hole around the lug so I can't tighten the lugs. Is there a way to tighten these on temporarily? Also I'd like some chrome one's anyways so what do I need?

    http://www.outklast.com/28/01.jpg

    Theres a picture of the problem, looks like enough room but it will not fit in there.
    1997 Camaro v6 3.8 <br />Bone Stock, just a little slower then most station wagons.<br />**Either the slowest SS or the prettiest v6**
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    Have you tried a regular 19mm socket?
    1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a>

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    • #3
      Originally posted by FunkZ:
      Have you tried a regular 19mm socket?
      Didn't took a look and it may work, I'll have to find some way to mount a little longer bar on it so I can tighten, but it looks like it will fit snuggly inside the new rim. Unfortunatly I already re-mounted my old rim and I have to work early AM tommorrow so I'll have to put this off another day.
      1997 Camaro v6 3.8 <br />Bone Stock, just a little slower then most station wagons.<br />**Either the slowest SS or the prettiest v6**

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      • #4
        Forgot to mention where can I get some new more stylish lugs, something chrome preferably.
        1997 Camaro v6 3.8 <br />Bone Stock, just a little slower then most station wagons.<br />**Either the slowest SS or the prettiest v6**

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        • #5
          Have you looked at Gorilla locking lug nuts? I know Summit sells 'em and I think FastToys does as well.
          <a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six</a> <br /><b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/c_o_jones\" target=\"_blank\">Cardomain</a></b><br />--This doesn\'t change the fact that I am ~The Guru~ who still kicks puppies...

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          • #6
            I bought a set of 20 chrome lug nuts off eBay for $10 plus $6 shipping.

            http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...930436428&rd=1

            You need 12mm X 1.5 thread size.
            Whatever style you want.
            Those nuts above are advertised as 21mm but the set I got was actually a bit smaller. 13/16 fit perfect. Make sure you can fit that size socket in your wheels before you buy.
            1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a>

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            • #7
              Careful. Your new wheels may need matching lugs, not just the right threads. See:

              http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/nutsandbolts.htm

              On your picture the top lug looks off center, like it's wrong. Maybe it's just the camera angle, but...
              2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCs

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              • #8
                Originally posted by V6Bob:
                Careful. Your new wheels may need matching lugs, not just the right threads. See:

                http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/nutsandbolts.htm

                On your picture the top lug looks off center, like it's wrong. Maybe it's just the camera angle, but...
                Good to know I'll look, the picture is a little decieving since the lugs aren't even hand tightened the rim is leaning forward.
                1997 Camaro v6 3.8 <br />Bone Stock, just a little slower then most station wagons.<br />**Either the slowest SS or the prettiest v6**

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                • #9
                  Do they have good looking locking lugs or just some chrome covers for them all?

                  I don't want to put just straight lugs on and get my wheels jacked. At the same time I want it to look alright. I guess if theres no solution I'll just leave the GM lugs/locks on there you can barely see them with how deep they are in there anyway.
                  1997 Camaro v6 3.8 <br />Bone Stock, just a little slower then most station wagons.<br />**Either the slowest SS or the prettiest v6**

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