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Old 08-09-14, 12:10 PM
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I got these lug nuts in today. They were supposed to be compatible with my 2012 IS350C but the factory nuts look different.. I'm thinking I just need to keep the factory nuts on.
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Old 08-09-14, 12:20 PM
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they look like they are slim lug nuts, which is for aftermarket wheels... if u are running oem wheels don't use those ones on the left...
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Originally Posted by 604GSE21
they look like they are slim lug nuts, which is for aftermarket wheels... if u are running oem wheels don't use those ones on the left...
Thanks for the quick response. I was afraid of that. Should have pulled on first to make sure they would fit.

Anyone know where I can get factory style lug nuts/locks in black?
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They aren't sold in black. You'd have to get them coated or anodized. Also yea the thin ones are for aftermarket wheels. Dont use them on stock wheels.
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Part number 90942-01077 are the correct lug nuts in black.

You can get these online or from your local Toyota or Lexus dealer.

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So I found these wheel locks from tuneshop one eBay. OEM compatible wheel locks from Gorilla:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-LOCK-GORILLA-LEXUS-SCION-STOCK-FACTORY-WHEELS-RIM-MAG-LUG-NUT-12X1-5-1-5-BLACK-/400450711022?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus&vxp=mtr&hash=item5d3cb8edee
And these oem lug nuts from the same place:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400615759622...84.m1423.l2649

They look correct for my model year and I verified (with calipers) the MAG inset width is correct .73 inches for factory wheels.

Also discovered some made by Gorilla 73138TBC (individual) and 73138TBCB (4 to a bag) retail for $3.99 each. probably better quality but are they worth the premium.

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Originally Posted by rschaer
Thanks for the quick response. I was afraid of that. Should have pulled on first to make sure they would fit.

Anyone know where I can get factory style lug nuts/locks in black?
Google "Mag washer black lug nuts"

Those will fit OEM wheels.
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There are both stock length and extended length MAG style lug nuts on Ebay right now.
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Amazon.com: 20 Locks + 1 Key Set 12x1.5 MAG OEM Style Open End Lug Nuts Toyota Solara Camry Avalon Lexus NEON CHROME Color A107 MAG NEON 12x1.5: Automotive Amazon.com: 20 Locks + 1 Key Set 12x1.5 MAG OEM Style Open End Lug Nuts Toyota Solara Camry Avalon Lexus NEON CHROME Color A107 MAG NEON 12x1.5: Automotive
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Originally Posted by rschaer
So I found these wheel locks from tuneshop one eBay. OEM compatible wheel locks from Gorilla:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-LOCK-GORIL...item5d3cb8edee

And these oem lug nuts from the same place:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400615759622...84.m1423.l2649

They look correct for my model year and I verified (with calipers) the MAG inset width is correct .73 inches for factory wheels.
I ordered these items and I got mixed results. The vendor is tuneshop. The wheel locks are Gorilla in original packaging and look great. The lug nuts are chrome lug nuts that appear to be spray painted black. I actually scraped the paint off a couple while cutting off the packing material.

Not OEM black lug nuts as described. Not powder coated as described.

Dot not waste your time with this vendor. Or do buy from this vendor but do not expect a quality product.
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^Not good at all!
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plastdip your stock lugs black if u want
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^Would the dip not come off the first time you torqued the nuts to spec? LOL!
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Try LA Wheel. I bought flat seat OEM like lugnuts in chrome. Maybe they have black. The black lugnuts you have may fit the F Sport wheels, so it is possible the ad is accurate that they fit a Lexus application. They look very similar to the 12 mm conical sets on F Sport wheels that do not use flat seat lugnuts like those equipped on your IS.
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I do not think applying plasti dip to something that is high torque that you will be wrenching on is ideal. They will likely get all marred up and ruin the finish.


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