Another F350 here. 18” chrome PVD rims

i had McGard lug nuts on a truck long ago. They held up great.

i would like to get Mcgard nuts for this new truck. When I change them I will put anti-seize on the studs. The nuts stay tight but easier to get loose.

What part number and a good source? Thanks.

 

If I found a deal on either black or chrome, I would swap mine out too. On a past car, after we had new tires installed, every lug nut on the car was broken. Tire shop used the wrong sized socket when they put the new tires on.

Traded the car 10,000 miles later and never fixed the lug nuts. New owners must have been thrilled when they discovered.

Bruce

 

Anti-seize is good stuff, but I'm not so sure it is a great idea for lug nuts/studs/bolts. Torque specs for wheels are based on clean, dry threads.

Living in the road salt haven of the northeast, I see the attractiveness of anti-seize. I'm just not so sure it is advisable in this application.

 

2014 150 w/20's. At lease one lug is stuck on every wheel, yeah REALLY stuck. I'll go McGard, but suggestions on getting the stuck ones off? Thinking about warming them up w/ a buzz box & solid contact on 2 at a time.

 

Hello,
Does anybody have the McGard or Gorilla part# (or any other reputable aftermarket mfg) for the stock sized (14mm X 1.5) flat seating chrome lug nuts (and locking lug nut) that fit the stock 18" PVD wheels found on the 2018 F-250?
Thank you,
Ed

 

Ed,
I just bought these on amazon and then bought a set of 60 degree flat washers so the lugs would mount flat against the wheels. The washers came from VMS Racing.

dynofit 14mmx1.5 Wheel Lug Nuts, 32x Black M14x1.5 Lug Nut,Conical/Cone Bulge Seat, Closed End Long Extended XL Spline with 1 Socket Key Fits Chevy GM

 

Thanks CBEllis, that's a good idea. So far, Gorilla has said they do not make the flat seated lug nuts for the stock wheels.

 

Yep - that’s why I had to buy the 60 degree washers/adapters.

 

So we have to buy those nuts and those special washer? Hmmm.. at least we got it figured out.

 

2017 f250 Lariat scsbgas


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Those are still capped lug nuts that will eventually do the same thing.

 

So has anyone yet found a replacement for the lug nuts?
I would like to find stainless steel for use with OEM PVD wheels. So far nothing.
Please explain the washer and cone end nut trick. Have you found them in stainless?

 

I had a socket break (non impact...my fault) and chowder up the outside of one nut, now I won't leave the house without one of these: Astro Pneumatic Tool 7404 Flank Bite Damaged Lug Nut Socket Set w/Spinning Protective Sleeves
And one of these:


Neiko 00206A 1/2 Inch Drive Premium Breaker Bar, 24" Length | Cr-V Steel | Chrome Moly Head

 

Most lugs have a beveled edge on the end and we need a flat bottom. The washer “fills the gap” and makes the contact flat....If that makes sense. Most folks take their truck to a tire place and they often use air tools that are not good for softer lug nuts.

 

Thanks for the info. It sure does make sense. A good solution.
best wishes.