Lug nut Mystery

[ClearwaterScott]

Thought I would check in here, see if anyone running the Gorilla lugs has a report on their longer term reliatiblity.

Today I had my new Compo's installed and really want to get black lugs to match. installer discouraged me from using the Gorilla as the measurements are not equivilant to the originals.

 

[jwest]

fine so far with a few years

 

[umbertob]

IMHO, they are definitely and upgrade over the original lug nuts, which I was never a big fan of. The size looks like an exact match to me and, as mentioned earlier in this thread, Gorilla lug nuts are a solid piece, without that silly "tin cap" of the OEMs that so often gets deformed over time, eventually making it problematic to fit a 22mm socket over them without lots of hammering and swearing. I've had my Gorilla nuts for about 4 years now, and they are still in great shape. The black finish seems durable too, no noticeable peeling, chipping or flaking.

 

[jwest]

Yeah, the factory nuts turn into a 7/8" socket after the shop blasts them with an air ratchet a few times. Those assholes ought to know better.

Keep in mind Gorilla states "no air tools". I always use a breaker to loosen partial turn then air or cordless for quick off. I always start them on again by hand to ensure proper threading.

 

[ClearwaterScott]

Thanks for the feedback. The shop that installed my wheels/tires is a great place, they equip various vehicles for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and I would defiantly recommend. Rex Tires in COLO Springs, CO.

In the ideal I am sure he is correct, I should use lugs identical in shape to the OME. If I can ge the pics uploaded I will share. But it sounds like the gorillas are a really good second best option!

 

[jwest]

Thanks for the feedback. The shop that installed my wheels/tires is a great place, they equip various vehicles for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and I would defiantly recommend. Rex Tires in COLO Springs, CO.

In the ideal I am sure he is correct, I should use lugs identical in shape to the OME. If I can ge the pics uploaded I will share. But it sounds like the gorillas are a really good second best option!

I'm not entirely sure what you're trying to say but the gorillas are 100% identical shape and have the floating captured washer as well.

And it's OEM (original equipment manufacturing) , not OME (old man emu - Australian suspension parts)

 

[ClearwaterScott]

During the research phase I emailed gorilla direct regarding part fit for the Competitive wheels. Here is the response:

From the website it appears that the wheels are designed to use the OEM lug nuts. If that is correct, my part number 75148RBC is a black “Land Rover” style lug nut designed to replace the lugs on 2006+ applications.