Lug nuts for cobra rims

[Runkster]

For those of you using the cobra rims, what lug nuts are you using? Are the stock SVO lugs OK to use?

The rims I picked up are off a 97 Cobra like the ones on svono50's car. A picture can be found here.

Matt

[CP86SVO]

I've used the stock SVO lug nuts without any problems. However, I now use lug nuts from Maximum Motorsports, made by Gorilla pn 40088.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=869

HTH WS

[mokancraig]

I used the stock ones on mine without issue...

[svono50]

Thanx for the props! I used the stock SVO lug nuts w/o any issues. One thing to consider though, trim out the bottom of the lug recess on the center caps for the locking lug. That will allow you to remove the center caps over the locking lug nut w/o having to remove it. Makes it much easier when you have to remove them for things like auto-x or open track events.

First time I installed my wheels I tightened on the lug nuts, then went to snap on the center caps...doh! Little time with a Stanley knife took care of that issue.

Also, if you run 245/45R17's tires don't forget to roll your rear fender lips so you don't cut a tire!

[MacGyver]

when i mounted my 99 svt cobra rims i didnt think about lugs till i put the svo ones on and they stuck out half way. i bought a new set from pepboys

[Hamstang]

I run stock svo lugs on my 98 cobras and the look perfect. Just see the chrome end and just in the right spot.

[stickman73]

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the stock lugs were in near mint shape, so I used them for my Cobra wheels,

does anyone have a trick to getting off the center caps? they are so easy to bend and dent..it took forever to find a NOS set and now I want to avoid from repeating that again...

[SVOeric]

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the stock lugs were in near mint shape, so I used them for my Cobra wheels,

does anyone have a trick to getting off the center caps? they are so easy to bend and dent..it took forever to find a NOS set and now I want to avoid from repeating that again...

If you're talking the SVO centercaps, the best way is with a large socket from behind.

[svono50]

[QUOTE=stickman73;138693
the stock lugs were in near mint shape, so I used them for my Cobra wheels,

does anyone have a trick to getting off the center caps? they are so easy to bend and dent..it took forever to find a NOS set and now I want to avoid from repeating that again...[/QUOTE]

And if you are talking about the Cobra wheel center caps, yes they can be a real pain in the a*! to get off. The spring tension wire is a zinc or similar plated steel wire that sits against a cast aluminum wheel, which is not a good metallic combination (i.e.- corrosion). I removed most traces of corrosion from my wheels then applied a light coating of water-proof grease (same stuff I use on my poly bushings) on the wire and wheel detent. I would emphasize (sp?) a LIGHT coating to prevent creaping out onto the surface of your wheel and car. My center caps come off much easier now.

[stickman73]

thanks, I will try that.