so this guy wants to trade me ls mesh+cash for my konigs and i do need the cash BUT the thing is i only have tuner lugs..is it safe to run oem wheels with tuner lugs?i read the stickies but i got more questions.wanna know if itll give out just like that.will the studs break?will the wheel be wobbly?does anyone have tuner lugs on their ls mesh and wanna give me some input plz.

 

They'll hold, but not well.

I did this with a set of fat fives and I ended up losing a couple of lugs while driving (wasn't aware of it til I got home) but I guess because the lugs don't seat properly on the wheel, it got loose oever time while driving.

I pay particular attention to my wheels/lugs when I drive, so I guess I got lucky and caught the missing lugs before things got worse (I was doing my 30 mile check after installing lugs). Most people probably slap on wheels and forget about it.

 

It's not safe. As noted above, it's easy for the lugs to work loose, and yes, it can lead to bent or broken studs.

Two suggestions. One, you could ask him if he'll swap lug nuts with you, assuming he's using lug nuts with the ball seat for his wheels right now. Otherwise, you can buy lug nuts with the ball seat at your local auto parts store. I know they're a little over a buck apiece at Autozone.