BLACK LUG NUT UPGRADE

[Greek]

we have the correct size seat McGard lugs or the Ford Performance set which are exactly like your stock lugs only Black PVD coated , take a look !

https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...wheel-lock-kit-2020-explorer-st-free-shipping

https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...it-oe-style-black-pvd-coated-2020-explorer-st

Hey. So I was looking at the Ford Preformance ones you have. I see the ship time it 2-3 weeks. I'd that correct?

 

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

Hey. So I was looking at the Ford Preformance ones you have. I see the ship time it 2-3 weeks. I'd that correct?

yes , we have some stock on order but still not here in Vegas as of right now
The McGard option is in stock though

 

[Greek]

I'm debating them. I usually try to oem.

 

[GearHead_1]

This is just for future reference. Both of these lug nuts are Gorilla lug nuts, both are 14x1.5, and both take a 21mm socket, they also both have the same taper on the shoulder. One is a large bulge nut and one is what I call a peanut lug nut. Anyway... probably more than anyone wanted to know. Our Exploders with factory wheels take the larger lug nut.

 

[MattJ716]

This is just for future reference. Both of these lug nuts are Gorilla lug nuts, both are 14x1.5, and both take a 21mm socket, they also both have the same taper on the shoulder. One is a large bulge nut and one is what I call a peanut lug nut. Anyway... probably more than anyone wanted to know. View attachment 9355

Where does one find the one on the right??

 

[GearHead_1]

Where does one find the one on the right??

I can't remember which vehicle I had that took the little one. It might have been a 2010 Edge but don't hold me to that.

 

[MattJ716]

I can't remember which vehicle I had that took the little one. It might have been a 2010 Edge but don't hold me to that.

Ahh I picked up some rims and the stock lugs are too fat so I need some skinnys... as long as they are 14x1.5 then im good to go correct?

 

[MattJ716]

Nvm before someone roasts me... ron @ whoosh posted some that hes selling that would work great. I just need to scroll up and open my eyes I suppose!

 

[GearHead_1]

Ahh I picked up some rims and the stock lugs are too fat so I need some skinnys... as long as they are 14x1.5 then im good to go correct?

No one should be roasting you for a legit question. The 14x1.5 only takes into consideration the stud size and thread pitch. The wheel may require a different diameter shoulder and taper on the shoulder.

 

[Greek]

No one should be roasting you for a legit question. The 14x1.5 only takes into consideration the stud size and thread pitch. The wheel may require a different diameter shoulder and taper on the shoulder.

Do you think the Ford Performance Black are better or the name as gorilla or mcgard. I usually like to stay oem but is there really a difference?

 

[GearHead_1]

I haven't run the Ford Performance lug nuts but they look nice and probably should be at that price. They advertise a different coating and claim it holds up better. I have run both the Gorilla and McGard and I thought the Gorilla line held its colors better and didn't rust as easily. I coat my lug nuts before installing them. I think that helps regardless of whose product you might try.

 

[Greek]

Thanks. I went with the ford performance. Let's see how it goes

 

[MattJ716]

Ordered a set of McGards from @ron@whooshmotorsports literally yesterday and they already shipped and should see them tomorrow according to FedEx.. probably the fastest turn-around, minus ordering nespresso pods, I've ever seen.

Thank you sir!

 

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

Ordered a set of McGards from @ron@whooshmotorsports literally yesterday and they already shipped and should see them tomorrow according to FedEx.. probably the fastest turn-around, minus ordering nespresso pods, I've ever seen.

Thank you sir!

thank you !

 

[Redline8k]

so are there a quality set that will work with the factory wheels and aftermarket? I see the larger budge units for factory wheels, but will the smaller ones work correctly. I want to avoid buying things twice...

 

[Rocketw19]

so are there a quality set that will work with the factory wheels and aftermarket? I see the larger budge units for factory wheels, but will the smaller ones work correctly. I want to avoid buying things twice...

what I read was the ford performance works on stock wheels only. I think that was off Whoosh website. I have a bad memory though so maybe a different website?

EDIT this is off Whoosh website (copy and paste)

Please Note: These Lug Nuts from Ford Performance are designed to fit OEM Ford wheels only. They are not compatible with any other brand of wheel.

 

[GearHead_1]

Use the buldge nuts for factory wheels. It's not that the smaller nut won't fit the stud, it just isn't what the wheel was designed to use.

 

[Vados2009]

Thanks,
I just ordered a set.
We will see how they are. For 27.50 shipped had to try them.

so what's the verdict?

 

[bobter3]

I used FordPass points to get them from Tasca Ford. $0 out of pocket!!! Set of 20 Black lug nuts Ford Performance part # M1012KMB

 

[Vados2009]

Tasca For

I used FordPass points to get them from Tasca Ford. $0 out of pocket!!! Set of 20 Black lug nuts Ford Performance part # M1012KMB

how many points was that? I was hoping to use points for my first oil change later..