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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Chrome Covers for Lug Bolts... Check em out

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but what you guys think, eh?

will it work also with the lug bolt Locks from mini?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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They look nice and are reasonable. I worry about getting them off easily for a tire change (and then having them roll away). What I'd personally like to see are chrome lug bolts. I've searched around but haven't found any online. Anyone using aftermarket bolts?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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I eventually will be looking for a set of chrome lug bolts with wheel locks. I would do 16 wheel locks. I have not found a nice looking set myself. I was given 16 free but it turns out the lug thread area is too narrow.

OPAK on long island, 516-847-0337, is the wholesaler that gave me a set I hae to return.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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Your ADDING unsprung weight for bling?

 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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I purchased a set, they were here in 3 days. You get 20 of them so there are some extra in case one rolls away (they fit nice and will not come off by themselves), you also get a puller so that they will come off with no problem. If anyone is worried about the few extra oz's they need to be riding a high dollar road bike instead of driving a car IMHO. Oh yeah, I think they dress up the S-lites (I know some don't think they are real wheels ).
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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I'd sell your babies for bling
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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IMO, just purchase chrome lug bolts.. They do not cost much more and there is no chance of them falling off..
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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I have chrome lug bolts on my MINI. They came free with my new set of wheels!
 
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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yeah mine came free as well just wrong ones. I have send them back but this alternate idea has some good points to it:

you get to keep spec lug bolts.
I can HOPEFULLY add them to any or many oddball/better wheel locks. I am looking for a good type now, something unusual but not flimsy.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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GM puts fake chrome caps on many of their lug nuts. Need I say more?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave
They look nice and are reasonable. I worry about getting them off easily for a tire change (and then having them roll away). What I'd personally like to see are chrome lug bolts. I've searched around but haven't found any online. Anyone using aftermarket bolts?

Cross H&R lug bolts off your list then. Dull aluminum colored.

Have you considered www.gorilla-auto.com ??? (hint use BMW as the search) -- lug bolts & locking lug bolts
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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dull aluminum colour is actually the one I want. the Konigs arent chrome actually.

where are these boys?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Did anyone buy these that can post a photo of what they look like on wheels?
 
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