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Jun 28, 2014 | 10:23 PM

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uhhh....Porsche can " get away " with it since they had colored wheels and big graphics straight from the factory in the early , mid 70 s ....years later mimic'd by Japanese kids on their econoboxes , i.e., " ricers " !

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Jun 29, 2014 | 06:15 AM

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Jun 29, 2014 | 07:01 AM

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I don't understand the vitriol, it's all a matter of personal tastes and preferences.

I do think we can all agree that it's nuts to use OE, dented up wheel bolts on $8k wheels. Where are the Bro-Nuts????

Jun 29, 2014 | 07:28 AM

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The bro nuts aren't that expensive, but getting them powdercoated in contrasting color (with "locked" nut in third color) really adds up.

Jun 29, 2014 | 07:35 AM

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Signs and Symptoms of Histrionic Personality Disorder Constantly seeking praise Having intense emotional outbursts High sensitivity to inattention Trouble in subduing inner feelings Portrayal of one’s personality as attractive Engaging in attention-seeking behavior Tendency to cause chaos in social situations Affinity to make impulsive decisions

What's "oners"?

Jun 29, 2014 | 07:55 AM

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I don't understand the vitriol, it's all a matter of personal tastes and preferences. I do think we can all agree that it's nuts to use OE, dented up wheel bolts on $8k wheels. Where are the Bro-Nuts????

Why would my OE wheel bolts be necessarily dented?

Jun 29, 2014 | 11:54 AM

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Why would my OE wheel bolts be necessarily dented?

Again, if you are happy with them, as you were.

In this picture, they look boogered up, especially on the jewel like wheels. The one at 11 o'clock looks the worst, followed by all the other non-security bolts.

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Jun 29, 2014 | 12:03 PM

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Again, if you are happy with them, as you were. In this picture, they look boogered up, especially on the jewel like wheels. The one at 11 o'clock looks the worst, followed by all the other non-security bolts.

So should I go with TIKORE or another brand?

Jun 29, 2014 | 12:08 PM

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Just go all out. Titanium! Tikore. $649.00 a set! The only thing to compliment some nice wheels

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Jun 29, 2014 | 12:11 PM

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Hahahaaaa I'm just trying to imagine the setup up without seeing it in front of me. This is a rendering of the my last set of HREs that will be finished Monday:

+1

Really like these. I have an agate targa coming and would consider these as well.

Jun 29, 2014 | 12:27 PM

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Just go all out. Titanium! Tikore. $649.00 a set! The only thing to compliment some nice wheels

That price is for a set for the entire car right? Not a set per wheel (meaning like $700 x 4)?

Jun 29, 2014 | 12:27 PM

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So should I go with TIKORE or another brand?

Hmm, don't know. Many here have been happy with the 'Bro-Nuts' kent996 sells, there are the Tikore ones, or you could just buy a new set of black OE style bolts with every wheel change.

They look good enough for OE wheels, but your wheels are just a little more special.

Jun 29, 2014 | 12:29 PM

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Hmm, don't know. Many here have been happy with the 'Bro-Nuts' kent996 sells, there are the Tikore ones, or you could just buy a new set of black OE style bolts with every wheel change. They look good enough for OE wheels, but your wheels are just a little more special.

Nice I'll look into it for sure. Maybe just order a set up for this week's installation.