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Old 01-30-2002, 03:31 PM
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np.......c'mon people aern't sacarstic around here !!......lol
Old 01-30-2002, 03:39 PM
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Default From what i've noticed...OE wheels use the ball seat lugs while aftermarket

wheels use conical...except of course Oettinger which seems to retain the ball seat. Any other aftermarket wheel co out there use ball?
Old 01-30-2002, 03:47 PM
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You don't have *****?
Old 01-30-2002, 03:49 PM
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Default That's the rumor going on over at AZ.

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Not BBS. Still looking for locking lugs for mine. Until then the car stays in the garage!
Old 01-30-2002, 04:13 PM
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Probably dont...it's been awhile...think my ex fiancee still has them =P
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Really? Mine are conical...hmmm interesting
Old 01-30-2002, 07:13 PM
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That's what I'm saying. My BB's are conical. Do you have locks for yours?
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foo and I both hve locks on our BBS wheels. Mcgard's
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Pretty common though. I guess something is better than nothing.
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