[meterman]

Who's replaced the crappy 2 piece lugs. I watched a YouTube video saying these Gorilla Automotive 61147CX Factory Style Bulge Chrome 21mm (13/16") Hex Lug Nuts, 4 Pack will work with the GT350, but I don't think they will work with the GT350R.

Has anyone tried these?

I was hoping to not spend $300+ on the MGW lugs.

thanks!!

meterman

 

[galaxy]

Base and R’s use the same lug nuts from the factory.

 

[YBLEHSGT350]

they actually don't - when you try and use the 350 lugs on the R, when you get to your torque spec, the stud has pushed the cap off - studs are longer all the way around -

 

[meterman]

they actually don't - when you try and use the 350 lugs on the R, when you get to your torque spec, the stud has pushed the cap off - studs are longer all the way around -

That's what I thought. I remember reading somewhere that the R studs are longer. Still need a resolution to get these crappy lugs off my car.

 

[meterman]

So I called Gorilla Lugs customer support and they say these will work on the GT350R

Gorilla Automotive 61147CX Factory Style Bulge Chrome 21mm (13/16") Hex Lug Nuts, 4 Pack

Does anyone have any experience with them?

 

[Svassh]

That's what I thought. I remember reading somewhere that the R studs are longer. Still need a resolution to get these crappy lugs off my car.

I fubared one of my factory lugs when I took the wheels off for cleaning. Had to hammer a 21mm 6 point socket on to get the lug nut off.

 

[Dr. IDO VUDU]

I bought aftermarket wheels, SVE R350, and these are the lugs I use on both these track wheels and stock wheels. These lugs work for both. Stock lugs are shit, please replace them as one of the first things you do. I also have found far less loosening of the these lugs during track events.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-W55014SB/2015-Mustang-Spline-Lug-Nuts-Black

 

[meterman]

I bought aftermarket wheels, SVE R350, and these are the lugs I use on both these track wheels and stock wheels. These lugs work for both. Stock lugs are shit, please replace them as one of the first things you do. I also have found far less loosening of the these lugs during track events.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-W55014SB/2015-Mustang-Spline-Lug-Nuts-Black

Thanks but they will NOT work, it says on the website "Will Not fit Shelbey GT350r's" and YES they did spell Shelby "Shelbey" duh.

I assume they fit the GT350 just fine, but not the R model.

 

[Dr. IDO VUDU]

Thanks but they will NOT work, it says on the website "Will Not fit Shelbey GT350r's" and YES they did spell Shelby "Shelbey" duh.

I assume they fit the GT350 just fine, but not the R model.

Ooops, sorry, an oversight on the request for R studs. Why not go with open end lugs? At least why not if planning on using for track wheels. Not sure what to do with stock wheels with closed ends and nice look.

 

[meterman]

Ooops, sorry, an oversight on the request for R studs. Why not go with open end lugs? At least why not if planning on using for track wheels. Not sure what to do with stock wheels with closed ends and nice look.

No worries, as I posted earlier in this thread Gorilla makes some identical to the stock lugs. I just wondered if anyone used any other lugs on the R.

 

[NaRush]

I use optimum performance lug nuts on my R, absolutely love them and they are reasonably priced. Mine have been on the car for six months and still look brand new. Hope this helps https://www.opmustang.com/store/p315/14mmHighStrengthRacingLugNuts.html#/

 

[JimT]

I have been removing my wheels, which use those ‘crappy’ 2 piece lugs once a month (to clean wheels) for the last 2+ years. If you use the proper tools, Not Impacts, the lugs hold up just fine. I track the car and double check torque regularly. I have never fractured a casing on any lug?

 

[meterman]

I use optimum performance lug nuts on my R, absolutely love them and they are reasonably priced. Mine have been on the car for six months and still look brand new. Hope this helps https://www.opmustang.com/store/p315/14mmHighStrengthRacingLugNuts.html#/

Thanks for the recommendation. I was looking for chrome and it doesn’t appear they offer chrome but I will call them.

 

[17jadGT350*]

Who's replaced the crappy 2 piece lugs. I watched a YouTube video saying these Gorilla Automotive 61147CX Factory Style Bulge Chrome 21mm (13/16") Hex Lug Nuts, 4 Pack will work with the GT350, but I don't think they will work with the GT350R.

Has anyone tried these?

I was hoping to not spend $300+ on the MGW lugs.

thanks!!

meterman

I purchased new tires and after a two hundred mile road trip I went to to re torque all the wheels and found that the impact gun that the tire shop used distorted the factory lug nuts.
I’m the original owner and the wheels have never been off the car except for the left front as the removal helps in access to the oil filter.
One lug nut was so distorted that I had to hammer a 21mm socket on to remove.
After reading several websites about two piece lugs I purchased a set of Acer Racing titanium closed end lug nuts, no fitment issues with the factory 2017 GT350 wheels. Applied a small amount of grease to the threads and the cone torqued to 140 , $260.00 for the replacement lug nuts.