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Donutz
06-27-2008, 06:38 PM
First, props to Jaym3 for correcting my knowledge:
here (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=312373&postcount=12)

I'm in need of some quick assistance. I need to find some aftermarket acorn style lugs. I'm looking for a shop in Scarb. / Markham area. Anyone know of any shops who may have some black lugs in this area?

Thanks,
Jason.

Donutz
06-27-2008, 08:39 PM
I just ran out and pickedup some acorn style Gorilla's (21133BC) at Speedtech. Instead of starting a new thread, I'll post this question here.

Is anyone running tuner lugs on OEM wheels; more specifically Gorilla's?

I just test fitted the Gorilla's and notice the fit right in the hole of wheel where the stud sticks out. Further, I compared them to the stock lugs and the stock are not much larger than the Gorilla's.

I'm no longer running OEM Mazda wheel locks bc the key broke. However, in comparing the Gorilla's to the wheel locks, they are very similar in size and angle with respect to the part of the lug that directly contacts the wheel. I'm a nerd, so I measured with a digital caliper; the difference is +0.5mm wheel lock vs. Gorilla.

I guess I'm worried the Gorilla's will not hold on the OEM wheels (they look really skinny overall). As a precaution, I've reinstalled the stock lug nuts. Any advice about the Gorilla's on OEM wheels is appreciated.

Donutz
06-28-2008, 02:54 PM
Just wanted to post up this info should anyone be interested. I've confirmed with a few sources that acorn style Gorrilla nuts (no laughing) will fit on OEM wheels (mine are 2005 OEM wheels). Make sure they are properly seated and torqued.

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