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lug nut question

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  1. eidling

    eidling Junior Member

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    We have a new 2013 Prius 2. It came with locking lug nuts, but I may want to replace those with "regular" lug nuts.
    • Are all Prius lug nuts (or all 2013 Prius lug nuts) the same or are there variations?
    • Assuming the dealership gets top dollar for OEM ones, any recommendations on where I can purchase OEM lug nuts at a good price? (If there are different kinds of lug nuts, if needed, I can post a pic of the ones we have.)

    thanks!
     
    #1 eidling, Sep 3, 2013
  2. El Dobro

    El Dobro A Member

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  3. Drdiesel

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    Why replace the locking nuts ? The dealer would be the best source for matching nuts.
     
    #3 Drdiesel, Sep 3, 2013
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    As long as you keep the 'key' lug nut in the car, they're not much of an inconvenience. Certainly not compared to losing your wheels. Still, the choice is yours, and a trip to the auto parts store or the dealership should be all that's needed.
     
    #4 hyo silver, Sep 3, 2013
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    The dealer may just swap you 4 standard lug nuts for your locking ones - give your salesperson a call and ask.

     
    #5 stevemcelroy, Sep 3, 2013
  6. eidling

    eidling Junior Member

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    Thanks. I did ask when we got the car. He did not accommodate us.
     
    #6 eidling, Sep 3, 2013
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    The retail price for a lug nut from Toyota is $7.07 each.
     
    #8 El Dobro, Sep 3, 2013
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    Find someone that's looking for a set of locking nuts and trade them :eek:
     
    #9 Drdiesel, Sep 3, 2013
  10. eidling

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    Thank you!
     
    #10 eidling, Sep 4, 2013
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