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Old 10-13-10, 09:00 PM
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Hello everyone I am a new here I just purchased my first Lexus about a month ago. I am in the process of fitting my new set of wheels, SSR Vienna Kreis. I thought I would be able to use my Oem lug nuts/ locks. I was wondering if I can? I know that washer looking thing is in the way, maybe if I cutt it out I would be able to pull it off? Let me know what you all think, Thanks.
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You need open ended tuner lugs.
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I picked some up at advanced auto parts, they are located in one of the isles ( not in the back of store) for around $15
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Oem lug nuts use an acorn seating...aftermarket wheels require a conical. You will need aftermarket lug nuts for aftermarket wheels. Never use aftermarket lug nuts for OEM wheels and vice versa.
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^^ what he said
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yup aftermarket lugnuts and if the hub centers don't match use hubrings
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Thanks for all the advise. Today after work I purchased a set of tuner lug nuts and they worked out, but now I need to work on my fenders...

GS300TOM,
will you be attending the stance of the union next saturday in downtown sac?
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