I'm looking to change out my factory chrome lug nuts to black lug nuts. Can anyone suggest a good manufacturer to go with? Also are those spline style lugs good?

Thanks

Gerry

 

Gorilla.

 

Hello Gerry,


I would certainly recommend Gorilla lug nuts. I purchased my set on Ebay (seemed to find the best prices there) and they are very good quality. One thing you need to be aware of is that the lug nut threads changed with the 2015 and later F150's. The current series uses an M14 X 1.5 thread where the previous series used an M14 X 2 thread, so you need to verify your model year vs the lug nuts you order.


There are several sets of black Gorilla lug nuts on Ebay. This is one of those


https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-GORILLA-...RSDXgB&vxp=mtr


As far as using the splined lug nuts, that would be a personal preference thing. The nuts themselves would be the same quality, but you would be a bit limited when removing wheels, rotating tires, etc. because you would have to provide the splined tool to tire dealers if they were doing the work and also when or if you needed to change a tire on the road. Of course, the security of the splined nuts is their selling point.


Good luck with your search.
Dave

 

Gorilla or Mcgard ought to do it.

 

Honestly, if you're getting splined nuts for their security, save your money.
Literally the 3rd article shown when Googling "splined lugs" is how to get them off without the key, and it's the same was as removing "locking" lugs. Hammer a slightly smaller socket over them and turn.

If you like the looks/use of them then have at 'er. Having said that I found that when changing wheels over different seasons, the splined lugs I had tended to get marked up more easily and showed surface rust more than standard lugs.
Could be an issue with splined lugs, more likely just poor quality powdercoat.

 

This. And every thief out there has the key to gorilla and any other popular lug nut brand.

Find lug nuts you like, get 'em. Course, if you go titanium, you're shaving off some unsprung weight...and every little bit helps in that aspect.

 

Thanks for the tips. I just like how the look vs the security features. My truck is in the garage at night anyway.

 

you can get factory style (solid) black gorillas on ebay for a decent price, I paid like $68 for mine.
I recommend those because they look factory, no special socket needed and are a reputable brand.