Will factory lug nuts work with RTR wheels?

[SonicBlur]

I just bought a set of silver RTR wheels and I don't know if the factory lug nuts will work. I searched and all I was able to find was that they are tight and I risk scratching the wheel? True? False?

FWIW, they are going on a 2009 GT.

 

[Jarrod@latemodelresto]

True, you can get them to "fit" but IMO, I would spend the $30 for a set of splined lug nuts.

 

[Rolltide2012]

True, you can get them to "fit" but IMO, I would spend the $30 for a set of splined lug nuts.

Agreed! Ordered mine yesterday from LMR, thanks Jarrod!

 

[VTXFrank]

I wouldn't try it. I'd get the splined lug nuts.

 

[skwerl]

I have a brand new set of McGard black splined lug nuts. I thought they were standard black lugs so I probably won't use them.

 

[Kidd]

OP I don't mean to thread jack but I have the same question, only my wheels are Shelby Razors.

 

[Rolltide2012]

OP I don't mean to thread jack but I have the same question, only my wheels are Shelby Razors.

Those would work also

 

[Kidd]

Those would work also

So Im good with Factory lug?

 

[Rolltide2012]

So Im good with Factory lug?

I would go with the spline, factory lugnuts may work but may look funny

 

[Kidd]

Thank you sir:thumbup:



Again: OP very sorry for the thread jack, just didn't want to start a new one with the same basic question

 

[Rolltide2012]

Thank you sir:thumbup:

Any time bud, remember sometimes is better to spend a bit extra and make your car look good and feel safe. You have some very nice wheels and a nice set of spline lugnuts would compliment the good look of your wheels

 

[Kidd]

Any time bud, remember sometimes is better to spend a bit extra and make your car look good and feel safe. You have some very nice wheels and a nice set of spline lugnuts would compliment the good look of your wheels

So true. They are the anthracite with polished lip and I am wondering what some black lugs would look like with them, since my car is black...

 

[Rolltide2012]

So true. They are the anthracite with polished lip and I am wondering what some black lugs would look like with them, since my car is black...

That may look good, different for sure! Cant go wrong with chrome either. Check them out on the late model restoration site. You cant beat $30.00 for the kit with free shipping. Those guys ship super fast

 

[Kidd]

Thanks, Ill check them out.

 

[Tight Lines]

I just bought a set of silver RTR wheels and I don't know if the factory lug nuts will work. I searched and all I was able to find was that they are tight and I risk scratching the wheel? True? False?

FWIW, they are going on a 2009 GT.

I use the splined lugs.

 

[VTXFrank]

Let's put it this way. If you use the factory lugs, and then get a flat tire, you will play hell getting them off unless you have a VERy thin walled socket/other tool to remove the factory lugs. With the splined lugs, you will use an adapter that fits over them leaving plenty of clearance between the socket and your wheels. Then, you can use a 4-way lug wrench to get them off.

 

[SonicBlur]

Sweet! Thanks guys!

 

[Kidd]

For anyone else that has this question about Shelby Razor wheels, buy the splined lugs when you get the wheels. You can't fit the socket for factory lugs in the hole to tighten the lug.