I have been searching the forum but couldn't find a definitive answer.

If I take the covers off of the factory lug nuts, can I then use them this way (without the covers?

I have some that are stretched/damaged and was wondering if I removed all the covers (for a uniform look) would they be OK to use this way?

Thanks!

 

yes it would

 

They will look terrible, go buy some good used one's from Paul Grant then start using the correct socket size nut so you don't damage any more.

 

Lug wrench

 

I don't think the problem is always the Lug Wrench, I've got the exact right socket, but I find moisture gets under the thin cap and rest starts deforming it so that the socket doesn't fit right anymore. I don't think there's a good solution though since the lug nuts are pretty unique from what I've seen.

 

there is a post a few up with a link to solid chrome nuts on ebay

 

Thanks for all the replies.

So they will work (if I can find the correct size lug wrench) and will look ugly (don't really care as my Disco is bed liner painted on the roof and hood).

Mike, I did not damage them and being a 2000 they have held up pretty well over the years.

The tire shop I used, American Tire screwed up some of them and now I either need to spend the $$ on replacements or go the cheap way and remove the caps.

Anyone know what size socket I would need with the caps removed?

 

If I'm not mistaken, 1 inch socket...