So I've picked up the stud conversion kit for my 03' r53 but trying to find NICE lugs is a pain. I've found plenty PLENTY of m12x1.5 closed lugs (red I want...) but it seems like they are all cheap aluminum in which as often as I tinker and swap wheels around, they will look horrible in no time. What are the options for high quality steel lugs? Thanks guys!!

 

My kit came with aluminium nuts and I don't trust these, so I went the standard tuner lugs. If you really want them red, get them powder coated.

 

Happen to have a part # or anything on those? closed... nothing extended... I have to drop off some things to get powder coated this week anyway so I could just have them coat these as well

 

Nop, I bought them from a local parts shop. Are you still on factory wheels? I'm asking because with my oem 16'', I can't put the cap back on even if the nuts are the short ones (I don't care anyway, but some people might). I don't have a close-up picture, but that gives an idea:

 

Look here - http://www.turnermotorsport.com/c-14...-and-nuts.aspx


If you want them red get them powder coated

 

You'll have a hard time finding closed end lugs that fit the mini stud conversions unless you take the studs to a machine shop and have them cut down.

 

I have the factory 17" 03' blade wheels , so there is no silly cap
So the studs are quite long eh? I happen to do custom metal work and have a little shop... suppose I could trim the fat on each of them. I just don't want to a silver screw thru the end of a nice lugnut. Thanks guys... I may just get those bimmer black lugs and call it a day... or have them powdered

 

Mine fits, no cutting required.

 

I went with Gorilla Nuts and the fit and look fine to me.

 

Kics R40's forget about red and go with neo chrome and quality to boot, be sure to use oil in the end to repel water and potential rust..

 

Which stud conversion are you running?

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The Outmotoring kit.

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion-kit.html

 

If the best is what you're after... go Rays.

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...w=&range_high=