Happiness is new SOLID lug nuts...
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I installed my new Gorilla lug nuts this morning and took some photos with dimensions comparing the original capped nuts (in their damaged condition) to the new lug nuts. The dimensions and photos show that the original capped nuts were clearly damaged, leaving tool marks from what appears to be a 12-point socket and most likely an air impact tool working together. The first photo shows the original and Gorilla nuts side by side, 2nd photo shows the expanded dimension of the original nut compared to the Gorilla nut dimension on the 3rd photo. The final picture shows the original lug nut with the stainless cap removed to show the condition of the nut under the cap. I believe this clearly shows that the damage is due to tool damage and not corrosion as there is no evidence at all of corrosion. The bottom line is that you will most likely never have an issue if you use the proper 6-point socket and stay away from an impact tool, but I feel much better with solid, correct hex size nuts. The main issue would be if you got stranded with a flat tire somewhere and tried to use the tire lug wrench that comes with your truck (probably would not fit).
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Just because of the pics you uploaded I just ordered a set of gorilla. I have had no real trouble with the OEM ones yet and I have done 4 rotations 1 new set and 1 blown tire. I have used only the OEM wrench but seeing that cap just yells trouble to me. Thanks for taking the time to post the pics.
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