Rusting Lug Nuts

Shawn T · April 25, 2005

As you can see my truck in the sig has custom wheels with exposed lug nuts. The problem I'm having is that they rust profusely. Everytime it rains or snows they are covered in rust. I have had three or four sets of custom wheels on my previous trucks and never had this problem. I have to polish them off about once a month. They are getting to the point of being permantly pitted with rust. Did I get ripped off when I bought the wheels? Should I get stainless lug nuts instead of chrome? The upkeep is rediculous. The rest of the truck looks immaculate, except for "rusty nuts". Any recommendations?

sonoma driver · April 26, 2005

I have the same problem and found that a light coating of grease will help stop it from rusting(may look ugly depending on the grease) I used regular bearing grease but then again my wheels have tar and crud that will not come off all over them

Wingnut · April 26, 2005

Mine are doing the same thing.

Shawn T · April 26, 2005

I think the grease job is out of the question. Sounds like it works though. There has to be a solution to this. Remember the early 90's when every sports car had brushed aluminum wheels with exposed lug nuts. They never rusted. I have a 99 Accord, same thing, and they look fine. Are they stainless or aluminum? I paid a s%$tload for wheels and tires and this is BS.

Pewter Pro-Tec · April 27, 2005

I've used McGards in the late 80's in salty air Hawaii and they were perfect. They have a lifetime rust guarantee.

Oh I forgot to mention they were always exposed, they were used on Center Line Auto Drags so they were wide open to the elements.

McGard Lugs

McGard Warranty

IDGBZ71 · April 28, 2005

I'm having the same problem with lug nuts rusting, just put on AR pythons with the ar lug nuts that came with the rims and only after 2 weeks they are rusting. Looking into who carries the mcgards...

RAYS B4U · April 28, 2005

Have you tried waxing your nuts?

facn8me · April 28, 2005

Have you tried waxing your nuts?

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Shave them first

This does work but not perfect.

Shawn T · May 4, 2005

Pewter Pro-Tec,

Thanks for the info. I orderded the cone-seat style McGards from Summit Racing. I think it set me back $115.00 (8 sets) with shipping. They have a lifetime guarantee on them.

M14 X 1.5, 22mm socket for 8 lug GM

Pt # 64014 (set of 4)