Oem black lugs? Any rust issues?

[Tonyv__]

So I’m about to just bite the bullet and grab a set of oem black lugs for $269 online Chevy retailer. The cheapys on eBay are really killing the look on my wheels.. anyone have the oem black lugs? How are they holding up? Are you located in the rust belt? Do you use an impact gun or carefully use a socket set and bar?

any aftermarket recommendations are welcome as well

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I know that you notice the rusted edges on your lugs, and because you know that it is there, it will be on your mind all of the time. But, what about others looking at your truck from a distance of 20 feet or more? Do they see them?

To me, $269 is a lot of money to spend on something that nobody else will notice from 20 feet or more away. I'd put that money toward some other mod that will be noticed by you and/or others.

 

[91RS]

So far I have not seen any of the black GM lug nuts rust. They are a VERY nice lug nut, they're much heavier than the stock stainless capped lug nuts. I have the chrome version on both of my trucks currently and there is no rust and I've had my wheels off quite a bit.

 

[Tonyv__]

I know that you notice the rusted edges on your lugs, and because you know that it is there, it will be on your mind all of the time. But, what about others looking at your truck from a distance of 20 feet or more? Do they see them?

To me, $269 is a lot of money to spend on something that nobody else will notice from 20 feet or more away. I'd put that money toward some other mod that will be noticed by you and/or others.

That’s how I feel. But I just found a set for 185. Apparently they’re oem take offs and the seller has upwards of 8000 positive reviews. I just offered 150... I also hate that the lugs are matte not gloss. If I don’t go oem I’ll probably still buy a new set and look into the sockets that aren’t suppose to scratch your lugs? Doesn’t help that I use an impact gun either. So these lugs probably never had a chance since I installed them

 

[91RS]

I'm assuming you're talking about the ones you currently have being matte but I'll just note this for anyone else who find this. The GM ones are black chrome and they are glossy, that's part of the reason they're so expensive.

 

[Tonyv__]

I'm assuming you're talking about the ones you currently have being matte but I'll just note this for anyone else who find this. The GM ones are black chrome and they are glossy, that's part of the reason they're so expensive.

Yeah I meant the ***** eBay ones I bought. The guy declined my offer for 150 for the oem takeoffs lol

 

[BADRIDES]

A buddy of mine just ordered these,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/24PC-BLACK-14X1-5-WHEEL-LUG-NUTS-BULGE-ACORN-1-78TALL-FIT-FORD-CHEVY-GMC-MORE/383031495045?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=f316e4f7ca174dce8b3ff6cce19a79e3&pid=100675&rk=6&rkt=15&mehot=none&sd=193933606830&itm=383031495045&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:8d487cc3-7f6e-11eb-80f7-76213d2a4c9b|parentrq:0dd60f851780a44d7e55db5afffa846c|iid:1

You can buy an awful lot of these before I would give $250 plus for some OEM's that might do the same thing.

 

[91RS]

Buy once, cry once.

There's a bunch of sets on eBay for $180 though. The original kit comes with black wheel locks as well.

 

[Tonyv__]

A buddy of mine just ordered these,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/24PC-BLACK-14X1-5-WHEEL-LUG-NUTS-BULGE-ACORN-1-78TALL-FIT-FORD-CHEVY-GMC-MORE/383031495045?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=f316e4f7ca174dce8b3ff6cce19a79e3&pid=100675&rk=6&rkt=15&mehot=none&sd=193933606830&itm=383031495045&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:8d487cc3-7f6e-11eb-80f7-76213d2a4c9b|parentrq:0dd60f851780a44d7e55db5afffa846c|iid:1

You can buy an awful lot of these before I would give $250 plus for some OEM's that might do the same thing.

That’s also my concern that the oem might do the same. The ones I have rusted like a month after I bought them. Paid about $30 for them

 

[Tonyv__]

Buy once, cry once.

There's a bunch of sets on eBay for $180 though. The original kit comes with black wheel locks as well.

Cheapest I found was 205 without locks. The 185 set is used

 

[91RS]

Search for the part number and a bunch come up: 84332438. A couple don't look like they have the locks but these do.

NEW OEM Black Lock & Lug Kit - Escalade Enclave XT5 Sierra Yukon Tahoe Blazer | eBay

GM 84332438 BLACK LOCK & LUG KIT Escalade Tahoe Silverado Sierra Yukon | eBay

 

[Tonyv__]

Search for the part number and a bunch come up: 84332438. A couple don't look like they have the locks but these do.

NEW OEM Black Lock & Lug Kit - Escalade Enclave XT5 Sierra Yukon Tahoe Blazer | eBay

GM 84332438 BLACK LOCK & LUG KIT Escalade Tahoe Silverado Sierra Yukon | eBay

Thank you. Where did you get that number? I was looking at 84332439

 

[91RS]

It's the number off the set I have sitting here. Not sure what the difference is, GMPartsdirect seems to show they fit the same vehicles.

 

[Tonyv__]

It's the number off the set I have sitting here. Not sure what the difference is, GMPartsdirect seems to show they fit the same vehicles.

I don’t see the difference except one is cheaper. And maybe 1 number comes with locks and the other doesn’t

 

[STORMIN08]

you could always opt for the chrome...would not look out of place with your wheel.

Mine has the chrome, and I don't mind it against all black.

Also, the chrome is probably more resilient to rust from several layers of coatings, where as the powder coat can chip and leave raw iron.

 

[91RS]

I have those exact wheels on my Yukon and the chrome lugs and I also think they look good. That's why I haven't changed to the black ones even though I have them.

 

[STORMIN08]

Same here...I think adds just enough to an all black wheel. Otherwise they are rather boring to my eyes.

Still wanting a milled edge black wheel

 

[Tonyv__]

View attachment 272771you could always opt for the chrome...would not look out of place with your wheel.

Mine has the chrome, and I don't mind it against all black.

Also, the chrome is probably more resilient to rust from several layers of coatings, where as the powder coat can chip and leave raw iron.

They actually look pretty good. Might consider it. Seeing as the chrome oems are closer to $100 vs black

 

[hcvone]

I think I use Gorilla lugs, they seem to be powdercoated vs painted and hold up longer against the salt that rusts them for me

 

[RoyBoy]

Just a thought but when I was doing PDI’s in a Chevy dealer every car truck Corvette that I did I put a set of locks on the wheels and through the lug nuts in a bucket at the end of the day or two throw them in the scrap metal barrel.I was doing at the minimum 10 Pdi’s a day that’s a lot of Lugnuts nobody wanted them. Find that guy of course you’re gonna have to buy your locks. Hope this can help you .