Swollen (lug) nuts

I’ve seen some people on here recommending the gorilla lug nuts to replace what came on the truck. At 130k miles I think they need to go before they really get stuck, from swelling.

Would these work? Figured I’d ask the experts before ordering them. It seems like the mag style is what Toyota uses, so I want to make sure I’m not ordering the wrong thing.

$38 Gorilla Automotive 21134ETBC Black 12mm x 1.50 Thread Size Chrome Finish Small Diameter 6-Lug Kit, (Pack of 24)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SF8FF86

other product recs would be appreciated if I’m on the wrong track.

I have the stock off road wheels on my truck.

 

Those won't work with OEM wheels.
They're ET lugs designed for some aftermarket wheel applications.

You need OEM mag style lugs. Gorilla does make them.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/400863232712

 

I wouldn’t go with Gorilla, I would (and did) go with the OEM 1-piece lugs from Japan. They are exactly like the stock lugs, except they won’t swell up.

90942-01033

 

I'm not impressed with my Gorilla lugs.
Replacing OEM with Gorilla is a downgrade.

 

I have the aftermarket Gorilla lug nuts with 90,000 on them and no issues. My buddies 18 TRD had the factory lug nuts swell at 85,000. I think whatever you chose it will be a wearable part and need periodic inspection, just like the lugs themselves.

 

My locks are gorilla and my lugs are linked below. I wouldnt get black if i had to do it over again. the finish just doesnt wear well.

Lugs:

$35 Set of 24 Veritek 12x1.5mm 1.87" 47mm Length 13/16 Hex OEM Factory Mag Washer Style Black Lug Nuts for Toyota Tacoma 4 Runner FJ Cruiser SR5 Pre-Runner TRD Off-Road Limited OEM Replacement

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N373N6M?ie=UTF8

 

Don't overthink it. Discount Tire replaced mine with whatever they have in stock. Lug nuts aren't rocket science. Just avoid the factory junk with sheet metal stampings over them. I don't understand why any of the manufacturers don't just put solid nuts on all vehicles.

 

I am coming up with this part number as fitting. 9008494002
https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/TOYOTA_2016_TACOMA-TRD-Off-Road-Extended-Cab-Pickup-Fleetside-35L-MT-4WD/Wheel-Lug-Nut/4208317/9008494002.html

This link is saying the 90942-01033 doesn’t go with the 2016 off road. Not sure what the difference is, they both look the same, just two different sites and part numbers.
https://parts.longotoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-lug-nuts-alloy-wheels-9094201033

any ideas?

 

Yeah, not surprised there. Haven’t seen them in the Tacoma sizes but on Jeeps, they are pretty junky. Lots of rust issues quickly. I’m happy with an OEM 1 piece solution.

 

The vehicles made in Japan with our lug size (4R, FJ, some Lexuses) come with the 1 piece option I listed. What you listed is the same stock capped style you already are having trouble with.

the ones I listed don’t “fit” because they aren’t original, but they fit. The part number I listed is what I bought.

 

The only aftermarket lugs I've been impressed with are McGard. Gorilla and all the others have rusted if they were chrome or flaked if they were black ones.

 

Echo all above. The gorillas are overpriced and mine have not held up well.

 

I was really hoping for some good comments in here with that thread title, but no, ya'll have let me down.

 

Because, they don't have, solid Nuts?



To the rescue! @guaco.supreme !

 

Can we get a Title Edit? Swollen Nuts would be pretty fun.

 

Both of the work trucks the company uses in my area (including mine) have ended up needing replacement lug nuts as the OEM ones wore out, one at 185K and the other at 230K. New ones are one-piece design that the tire shop I go to says they specifically use because they don't have the issues the two-piece lug nuts do.

 

I don't know anything about gorilla but i just picked of a set of these. I haven't put on yet but they seem fine and a solid price

https://www.kspmotor.com/products/l...kky_N1yg5GR5bUo7J7sSYxFe34ZTwT8oaAl5GEALw_wcB

 

Might as well get the matching locking lug nuts (Don't quote me on the sizing).

$26 Gorilla Automotive 73631TBC Locking Lug Nuts & 1 Key for Toyota/Lexus Aluminum Wheels - Set of 4

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Auto...af0-4544-8eae-6406dea9e2a5&pd_rd_i=B00YJJ4N10

 

I ordered Dorman 611-167 M12 1.50, 21mm replacements for my 2017 from Amazon. I have FJ Cruiser rims, assuming factory replacement.