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Lug nuts and center caps for LS430 Wheels

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Old 10-27-15, 04:47 PM
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Default Lug nuts and center caps for LS430 Wheels

Hi everyone,

I took my car to the tire shop to get my replica Ls430 wheels put on and go figure, the lug nuts on my current wheels do not mate. They are the 18" and in hyper black. What is the size of lug nut you are using for these wheels? Are yours chrome or black?

Also, what about the center caps? Do they make a darker colored cap to go with this wheel since it isn't exactly chrome?

Thanks for your help!
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part of the reason i was very adamant about not getting replicas and why i almost (almost) immediately bought the first set of wheels i could find. so far they've been perfect and look legit af lol... they fit perfectly with the original lug nuts so i never really had an issue. if there is a darker center cap it's definitely not made by toyota...
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OEM lexus wheels (including most replicas) require OEM style toyota/lexus "mag style" lug nuts. Aftermarket acorn or conical seat lug nuts will NOT WORK and are NOT safe to drive on for any period of time.

a spray painted oem center cap is likely your best bet.
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yep, what PD said. OEMs use mag seat lugs.

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