Rusted lug nuts/lock

[Doomgaze]

I noticed today on my spare, the lug nut lock had a bad rust streak. I went around and checked the other wheels and most of them had 1 or 2 lug nuts with rust. I've only had one tire rotation done, by the dealer. Is this something that just happens? Should I call the dealer and ask for a new set of lug nuts? How can I prevent this from happening again on my next rotation?

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[johnparjr]

Get better lug nuts there not expensive

 

[Doomgaze]

Get better lug nuts there not expensive

And if I buy better ones, and this happens again after my next rotation, then what? Are they putting them back on wrong? Using an air wrench maybe?

 

[Maverick909]

And if I buy better ones, and this happens again after my next rotation, then what? Are they putting them back on wrong? Using an air wrench maybe?

honestly IMO its going to happen. anytime you impact a lug off your breaking the barrier that prevents the rust. unless you have 100% stainless its near impossible to prevent. but what i have done in the years is a little wd-40 every so often to help keep the rust away. i even do with with my boat motor chrome and aluminum heads etc. when i store it for winter. It keeps it nice and shinny after a good wash and polish for summer

 

[KDB]

And if I buy better ones, and this happens again after my next rotation, then what? Are they putting them back on wrong? Using an air wrench maybe?

Go with gorilla lugs, I put mine on one week after delivery (July '18) and no rust whatsoever yet. I Live in rust belt of WI and have rotated my tires (5 tire) at least 4 times already with no issues (rotate every 3K).

https://www.quadratec.com/p/gorilla...XxI6nuuv24Xiq04REhPrvuOjO3EnmW7BoCgGEQAvD_BwE

 

[TJ2018]

I noticed today on my spare, the lug nut lock had a bad rust streak. I went around and checked the other wheels and most of them had 1 or 2 lug nuts with rust. I've only had one tire rotation done, by the dealer. Is this something that just happens? Should I call the dealer and ask for a new set of lug nuts? How can I prevent this from happening again on my next rotation?

Awwww... nuts!

Seriously though... I upgraded all my lugnuts to the locking Gorilla (splined) type. So far so good with no rust (but they aren't that old). They have a 24-set that works for all 5 wheels (only need 23 including the spare). They come in black and chrome.

 

[Arterius2]

Keep the lugs nice and lubed with some Rust Check.

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