Stainless isn't a good option for wheel nuts in my opinion. Stainless galls really easily unless an effective anti-galling paste is used and even that doesn't work if the nuts are tightened too tight. When I was working I had numerous samples of broken off stainless bolts with the nuts sawed in half and the galling was obvious.

Wheel nuts weren't a problem when we had plain steel nuts and nice hubcaps!

Edit-I could see an option of a stainless body with an appropriate steel sleeve for the threads but I guess they'd be quite expensive if anyone made them. ALthough I think the dealer wanted nearly $20 a piece for the stock nuts. That was CRAZY too.

 

I know many people believe in using anti seize, but I never have because it can result in inaccurate torque readings and/or over torquing. Manufacturers of anti seize do NOT recommend using it.

https://www.permatex.com/faqwd/perm...atex-suggest-applying-anti-seize-lubricate-lug-nuts-installing-tightening-nuts/

 

got mine at costco, about one dollar each, The oem are a junk.

 

Interesting what are the nut specs?

 

Howie's advice against stainless was right on.

I shoot custom stainless rifle actions with stainless bolts and lugs. They fit so tight that unlike the mass produced ones in stainless, these will gall near immediately if you do not keep lube on the mating surfaces. When they gall you have to actually machine a new lug surface and re-space the barrels.

Tight and stainless do not go together well.

 

so let me get this straight, stainless isn't any better than original. That means I know a lot less
about lug nuts than I thought, not surprising, also means I'm out 20 bucks. I just don't like the
little tin cover over the original lug nuts. I guess I need to find a better alternative.

 

That will be an interesting find ,
I know exactly what you mean , at some point the cover is going to split open ,
the lug nut will lose its shape , the Tools will not fit properly over them , and the
problems will start .
Over the years I have started to make sure I shoot a little spray of white lithium grease in the nut
before putting them back on , I never skip that detail and the lug nuts are never rusted on the stud
it helps with longevity of the lug nuts.

 

The very reason I want some solid lugs. I have 2 sets of wheels, one with summer tires, the other with winter (mountain/snowflake rated) tires. I do my own changes and have for decades (always had summer and winter tires for vehicles). Inevitably, one of the caps gets messed up and I'm stuck ripping it off and using an alternate socket size to get the lug off. Then I have an unmatched set of lugs....ugh.

 

A search on the net using " ram 2015 lug nut spécifications " sais
metric = M14 X 1.5


funny thing on Amazon when shopping for those
at the top it says : M14 X 1.5 " will not fit your Ram 2015 "

most of the $20 for 20 lug nuts all have the same review : rust starting after just 2 days

 

I purchased a set of one piece lugs from my local NAPA which had the same specs as above. Didn't fit the OEM 17" steelies I picked up for my '16 as the steelies were thinner metal so the lugs wouldn't thread all the way on (studs are too long). Needed about another 1/4" or so.
Went back and swapped them out for something longer and of course they give me something with a different thread! I hate wasting my time.... I have now learned to check threads when possible!

Anyone know what lugs are good for my application???

Anyone know what the appropriate aftermarket lugs would be

 

Went with a set of McGard's from Summit. They're made in the USA, actually in NY State where I am, so that's a double plus! I'm calling this wishful thinking....it will still probably be another month before I swap out my winter tires for my summer tires, but at least I'll have them on hand prior to that chore.

 

Would not say that because "better" is related to usage and visuals. Too relative to what people think rather than being objective.

The original lugs work. After-market ones may work as well or, here's that word, "better". That would depend on their composition, design and application.

I would think that since this application on a recreational pickup is not under "military stress", a good anti-seize application to stainless nuts, torqued within their specs, would be fine. Then you get into the subjective "better" to determine if their looks is better.

If looks triumph over operation, this operation is not under great stress in a recreational pickup. Buy what you like and if stainless, apply anti-seize on the studs. Of course now you will get into the people who say never use anti-seize on lug nuts. Many of us have used it and do use it for decades with no issues. All I can say.

 

for me, it's all about function. I really don't care for stainless but thats subjective. I planned on painting them
the same color as my wheels when I install the new tires. I bought stainless because the tire shop said they were "better"
thank you for your advice regarding using anti-seize and will apply when installing.
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Fountain tire in Canada orders them, cost about $45 a set...no more swelled nuts in the cold...LOL.

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Replaced mine last year. Tire store had them and I got a bulk deal $0.50 each.

 

Thanks BOOST , I didn't think about the lenght , but that is probably
why the description was "" will not fit your Ram 2015 "" ,
the thread is correct , but the nuts have to also be deep enough .
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pricier here , but probably best quality :McGard site :
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