CinFulxgs

Just picked up the Salina L-Tuned wheels but need 4 more lugs...

Local Lexus dealer is saying they don't have any, local tire shop looked at the lug confused...

Anyone know where I can pick up 4 lugs that will work?

CinFulxgs

OK... Here is the deal...

My old L-Tuned lugs will work, however I have decided to just use 1 per wheel temporarily until i can find a set of correct lugs.

If anyone cares I will post pictures of the differences in the lugs. The correct lug has way more surface area holding the wheel on...

Does anyone think it matters?

joshoowa

iTrader: (1)

are you talking about the end side of the lug that touches the actual wheel?

is it suppose to be shaped like \ / if so thats acorn style lugs
i believe they also have " __ " style which is magnum stlye

CinFulxgs

Here is the comparison of the 2. I am using 1 of the smaller ones pictured in each wheel until i can find replacements... Calling Diller tomorrow to see if he has any laying around.



See, the flat part is what actually holds the wheel on. The smaller lug is holding the wheel on by the spinning washer. More surface area holding with the left lug... Here is the inside of the wheel...



Thoughts?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

do you still have your oem wheels lug nuts or the locks? those should fit. these are different type of lug nuts needed. the "normal" ones i believe they are called tapered, and for the oem (at least the 17s) and the ltuned wheels, seems like you need those "special" types

CinFulxgs

I don't know where to find these. I sold my original Lugs with my factory 17's. I called the local Lexus dealer and was told they didn't have any of these lugs and that L-Tuned parts have been phased out... DUH I am going to call Diller today and see if he has any. Think there is any problem using the one I am for now?

rominl

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you can't even get the stock lug nuts for the oem 17s for the 2gs? that's weird. but i know they are hella expensive if youget them from dealership though

try to call carson and see if they can get those lugs for you? no need to mention ltuned i think, since they look at the stock lug nuts for stock wheels

CinFulxgs

Can anyone confirm that the lug on the left is a factory 17 lug?

I only need 4 of these so I doubt it would be that expensive???

rominl

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yeah with 4 it can't be that expensive, even for 5 bucks each that's onlly 20 bucks

your local dealership can't even do you a favor and test fit one from the lot?

CinFulxgs

I called them, didn't go by... I guess I will do that next.

Cloud9

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so the "tuner" lug on the right will NOT work with OEM GS rims (the 17" or the new 18")? Can someone please confirm?
Thanks!

CinFulxgs

I think they will work, however they will hold the wheel with very little surface area... The tire shop I took my car to noticed that it is only slightly larger than the opening and recommended I locate more of the larger lugs to be safe...

I can't believe no one here has any of the factory lugs laying around to see if they truly are the ones on the left... the closet Lexus to me is an hour from home so I don't want to make a trip uneccessarily...

Cloud9

iTrader: (2)

thanks for the info!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i am surprised too, my stock wheels are not with me right now otherwise i would have looked it up for you already. damn there are a lot of people here with wheels!