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Old 11-04-2017, 10:02 AM   #8
Hazieview
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Re: Anyone running Stainless Steel Lug Nuts? I'm tired of the chrome capped rusty on

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Originally Posted by homemade87 View Post
I am not sure I am crazy about stainless lug nut . I dont know if they even exist . Stainless is softer than steel . You take a chance on galling the threads and getting a lug stuck . Even if you use anti seize I would think the threads would move around even if torqued correctly . Also if one of the crazy tire store people put 150lb air pressure at 200ft lb on it . Have fun getting that off on the side of the road .

Not trying to sound negative about the idea , just some in site from someone who works with stainless fasteners . I think a good quality plated steel lug would be the best bet .
Very good points! I was also concerned about the integrity of the stainless steel.
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