Good looking, high quality, reasonably priced lug bolts

GTS Jay · 02-03-2012, 09:55 AM

I'd like to get new lug bolts for my GTS but I really haven't been able to find any that I like and can afford. I've seen the titanium lugs which look fantastic but at $25 a pop they're way out of my range. Does anyone make stainless steel lug bolts? I'm not even sure if SS is an acceptable metal for lugs but I like the look of nicely finished stainless steel so I thought I'd throw that out there. I'm also considering black or chrome lugs which I've found but my first preference would be something affordable that at least resembles SS or titanium. I'd consider perhaps $150 or so a set but I'd have a hard time shelling out much more than that for 20 large screws. Thoughts?

mcbit · 02-03-2012, 10:03 AM

Never seen a problem with the originals on the GTS or others.

GTS Jay · 02-03-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbit

Never seen a problem with the originals on the GTS or others.

Probably has to do with the climate where you live. I live in New England (Mass) and I bought my GTS used last October. The OEM lugs look to be painted silver but they are rusting a bit and look like hell. Most Porsches' lugs I see around here look the same or worse. I could probably get away with either painting mine again or just getting new OEM lugs as my GTS stays in a heated/AC garage most of the time now that I own it. That said, I'd just prefer a set of nice looking non-painted lugs. I LOVE the looks of the titanium lugs but again, I just can't fathom spending $25 a piece on them. As such, SS comes to mind but I don't think I've ever seen nice SS lugs before so I'm not sure if SS is even an appropriate material...

ArneeA · 02-03-2012, 11:37 AM

Ralph Boothe?

http://www.boothedesign.com/boltsstudslugs.html

993BillW · 02-03-2012, 11:52 AM

Clean/repaint your existing ones. A common fix for the 993 black/aluminum lug nuts is to touch them up with Black (Permanent) Magic Marker.

GTS Jay · 02-03-2012, 12:10 PM

Thanks guys. I did a bit of internet research and it sounds like SS in not the correct metal which explains why I've never seen them. I also came across these which look interesting...

http://www.mcgard.com/AutomotiveProd...gNuts/LugBolts

Looks like they're offered in both black & chrome, floating washers (like OEM) and a decent looking finish. Anyone have experience with these?

deilenberger · 02-03-2012, 01:58 PM

Considering the torque the bolts are tightened to - they have to be a high grade steel. I would be afraid of a stainless bolt stretching and eventually fracturing. Black paint would seem to be an answer. VW used to make little black plastic caps that slid over the fluted end of their wheel bolts.. I imagine those might fit ours..

KMCTT · 02-03-2012, 02:19 PM

Stainless has a terrible habit of galling and can cause mega problems. if you look around you may be able to find a good used set of Tikore Ti bolts or maybe even a set of Poggipolini bolts. Although you will need spacers with the Poggipolini bolts. My buddy has the Tikore's on his 996 and they are really nice but a bit to bling like for me.

Andy E. · 02-03-2012, 06:03 PM

Mine are starting to look cruddy on their 2nd winter. The edges are showing signs of corrosion. I wouldn't mind buying a set for my 21" summers.

Jay, have you checked with Suncoast on the price of new OEM replacements?http://www.suncoastparts.com/categor..._WheelAcc.html

02-03-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
GTS Jay Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 168	Good looking, high quality, reasonably priced lug bolts I'd like to get new lug bolts for my GTS but I really haven't been able to find any that I like and can afford. I've seen the titanium lugs which look fantastic but at $25 a pop they're way out of my range. Does anyone make stainless steel lug bolts? I'm not even sure if SS is an acceptable metal for lugs but I like the look of nicely finished stainless steel so I thought I'd throw that out there. I'm also considering black or chrome lugs which I've found but my first preference would be something affordable that at least resembles SS or titanium. I'd consider perhaps $150 or so a set but I'd have a hard time shelling out much more than that for 20 large screws. Thoughts? __________________ ........................... 2008 Cayenne GTS SOLD!!! Jarama Beige Metallic over Stone Grey \| Tip \| Ext Leather \| PDCC \| Light Comfort \| Park Assist \| Heated FR & RR Seats \| Thicker Htd Steering Wheel, 2-Tone \| OEM White Gauges\| SS FR & RR Skid Plates \| Bose \| Ski Bag \| Bi-Xenon \| PCM Nav \| Moonroof \| Alum-look Wing Mirrors

02-03-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
mcbit Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 627	Never seen a problem with the originals on the GTS or others. __________________ 09 Cayenne GTS 05 Cayenne turbo Click to link to mcbit's snaps

02-03-2012, 11:37 AM	#4
ArneeA Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 91x15 Posts: 3,116	Ralph Boothe? http://www.boothedesign.com/boltsstudslugs.html __________________ -- 05 Cayenne Turbo 04 325Ci 05 X5 4.8is - FOR SALE --

02-03-2012, 11:52 AM	#5
993BillW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Nashville Posts: 7,766	Clean/repaint your existing ones. A common fix for the 993 black/aluminum lug nuts is to touch them up with Black (Permanent) Magic Marker. __________________ Bill '97 993 C2 Coupe, Arena Red/Black '06 Carmon Red Pepper "S" '97 BMW M3/4/5 (the dog's ride w/ hammock in back) '97 Arena Red/Gray 993 Cab (sold) '93 968 Coupe (sold) '88 911 Carrera Cab 3.2L (sold)

02-03-2012, 12:10 PM	#6
GTS Jay Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 168	Thanks guys. I did a bit of internet research and it sounds like SS in not the correct metal which explains why I've never seen them. I also came across these which look interesting... http://www.mcgard.com/AutomotiveProd...gNuts/LugBolts Looks like they're offered in both black & chrome, floating washers (like OEM) and a decent looking finish. Anyone have experience with these? __________________ ........................... 2008 Cayenne GTS SOLD!!! Jarama Beige Metallic over Stone Grey \| Tip \| Ext Leather \| PDCC \| Light Comfort \| Park Assist \| Heated FR & RR Seats \| Thicker Htd Steering Wheel, 2-Tone \| OEM White Gauges\| SS FR & RR Skid Plates \| Bose \| Ski Bag \| Bi-Xenon \| PCM Nav \| Moonroof \| Alum-look Wing Mirrors

02-03-2012, 02:19 PM	#8
KMCTT Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 45	Stainless has a terrible habit of galling and can cause mega problems. if you look around you may be able to find a good used set of Tikore Ti bolts or maybe even a set of Poggipolini bolts. Although you will need spacers with the Poggipolini bolts. My buddy has the Tikore's on his 996 and they are really nice but a bit to bling like for me.

02-03-2012, 06:03 PM	#9
Andy E. The V8 Porschephile Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Montreal,CDA Posts: 1,425	Mine are starting to look cruddy on their 2nd winter. The edges are showing signs of corrosion. I wouldn't mind buying a set for my 21" summers. Jay, have you checked with Suncoast on the price of new OEM replacements?http://www.suncoastparts.com/categor..._WheelAcc.html __________________ 1991 928S4 Horizon Blue/Cobalt 2009 Cayenne GTS Black/Black

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