Lug nuts - 2016 Ford Fusion
#1
04-01-23, 05:31 PM
Lug nuts - 2016 Ford Fusion
So the tire guys at Costco showed me that the OEM lug nuts on my Fusion are not solid steel, but rather "plated" sort of, with a thin metal sheeting on the outside of the nut hat, over time, begins to distort and strip off. They suggested I replace them with a better quality nut, but I've never shopped for this part. Can you all recommend a good quality product that is solid steel? A satin (not chrome) finish is preferred. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by the_tow_guy; 04-02-23 at 07:30 AM. Reason: Fixed the typo in title
#2
04-01-23, 06:04 PM
Member
Another forum I follow recently discussed the same topic, might find some good advice -
https://www.chryslerminivan.net/thre.../#post-1804982
https://www.chryslerminivan.net/thre.../#post-1804982
#3
04-01-23, 09:02 PM
Group Moderator
Maybe they are but mine are 12 years old and still doing their job just fine. Why do you think you need new ones?
#4
04-02-23, 12:47 AM
probably m12 x 1.50 19mm or 3/4 outside diameter any parts store should carry replacement can probably get a set off amazon cheaper but not sure you will find satin finish. like you see on alloy wheels but common issue for the stamped steel covers to get loose or even fall completely off leaving your lug wrench fitting very loose.
#5
04-02-23, 03:03 AM
Jeeps use the same faux chrome lug nut. When the cap falls off the lug nut still works just as well. If I remember correctly my jeep takes a 19 mm socket with the caps and 18mm without them.
#6
04-03-23, 05:22 PM
Stickshift- I have no pics, but the outer "jacket' of my lugs is distorting and looks like it will eventually fail. I just want to replace them with something that is solid steel and looks as good as the wheels still do. I found a nice replacement set on Amazon for $30.
#7
04-05-23, 06:25 AM
Member
Please, do not complicate your life and use plated lug nuts. Those "jackets" swell over the time and either you can't get the lug wrench on or, you can't get the lug out of it. And, it tends to happen somewhere middle of the night in unpleasant place.
Get SOLID lugs and be happy. Don't ask me, how I know.
Get SOLID lugs and be happy. Don't ask me, how I know.
#8
04-05-23, 05:18 PM
Uh, right, that's what my original post was about, plated nuts that are distorting and failing. The ones I ordered are solid stainless.
