Lug nut choice - Gorilla, McGard, something else?

[sixshooter_45]

All I know is that when I checked my nuts one is really small in size and the other one is normal I'm guessing.

I think it may have been due to me having the mumps when I was a small lad.

 

[Ajtheboiii]

I went with DP-Accessories OEM style lug nuts for OEM applications.; Black Lug Nut Kit, 2.21" Tall, Conical 60 Degree Seat, M14x2.00 Thread Size, 21mm Hex Size

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DP-Accessories has teamed up Gorilla Automotive Products to set new standards in lug nut design and construction. Gorilla Automotive Products has engineered these lug nuts to surpass the highest OEM (Original Equipment Manufactured) quality standards. Their lengthy quality control process combined with extensive testing ensures that you will receive a durable, long lasting lug nut. Take a close look. Because these are absolutely the finest "one piece" lug nuts ever made and designed for those that demand the very best.

These solid one piece lug nuts are designed to fit factory aluminum wheels on many Ford Trucks/SUVs (2001-2014) and Lincoln Trucks/SUVs (2003-2012). They are a direct replacement for Ford Motor Company factory part numbers 4L3Z-1012-A and 7L1Z1012A. They also replace Dorman part numbers 611-288, 611-288.1 and 9-100042.1.
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They look good and are well made. The Black appear to be some kind of coating. Just got them so no long term use opinions yet.

hoe are they holding up?

 

[MEIRONMAN207]

Good. Slight surface rust now after a few years

 

[mclark202]

My McGaurd nuts are great. Holding up great and I really like them.

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

Anyone see a reason why Cadillac lug nuts wouldn’t work? My wife’s Escalade has black nuts and they’ve been on and off several times with impacts and they look brand new, unlike the shïtty Ford black nuts.

They’re both 14x1.5

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[Oldfart]

My black McGuards are old now and they still look like new, except for a few marks from when it was in for repairs. I'm sure it helps that I regularly give my nuts a good rubbing.

 

[91Eunos]

Timely reawakening of this thread…. I bought black Gorilla lugs when I got the truck back in ‘18 and they worked great for years. No rust, bulging, or other issues..



Took them off when I switched to some Venomrex rims that required tuner lugs, but switching back to 17s with the 100K mile makeover the truck’s undergoing right now.

Need to dig the Gorilla lugs back out!

Anyone know if the Gorilla lugs, that have the same seat taper as the stock lugs, will work with Method rims?

 

[Jafo2317]

I've finally decided on the wheels I want and now I need to choose some lug nuts. I'm going to get a set of Icon Vector6 wheels and want to put a high quality lug nut on with the new wheels. I'm leaning towards the titanium finish on the wheels but I don't see anything other than chrome or black lug nuts.
Any and all input is appreciated as regards brands, experiences good or bad.

Also, has anyone had their lug nuts powder coated to match their wheels and what did it cost?

Gorilla. 96644BDX Black is what I have on my Raptor. Each lug nut is a lock