[pthermes]

I couldn't justify spending $150 on black lugs from Honda, and could not find appropriate aftermarket (didn't want to decrease to 19mm drive size). So I settled on these covers: US $1.91 40% OFF|NS Modify 20pcs 22mm Auto Hub Screw Cover Wheel Nut Bolt Cover Cap Protective Bolt Caps Wheel Nut Bolt Head Cover Cap For Buick|Nuts & Bolts| - AliExpress

On for 2 weeks so far, and no problems.

Initially, I didn't like the silver "ring" around each lugnut from the steel inserts in the rim, so I used a little brake caliper paint and filled it in so all black. Sorry for dirty picture.

 

[stevenD]

Those look great!

When I bought my new wheels and tires, the shop included all new locking lug nuts, yes everyone one of them is a (external) lock and they came with a socket. They gotta be cheaper than the Honda ones and are available in Black, here is their catalog:

https://westcoastacc.com/userfiles/files/wcw-catalog-web-august-2018.pdf

 

[pthermes]

@stevenD - It seems easy to get black lugs for aftermarket wheels, most run 60 degree taper. The issue seems to be that Honda choose ball-seat for their wheels and the aftermarket companies don't seem to make black lugs for them. I only saw chrome ones in the catalog on page 15.

 

[P-A-N-D-A]

Those look great!

When I bought my new wheels and tires, the shop included all new locking lug nuts, yes everyone one of them is a (external) lock and they came with a socket. They gotta be cheaper than the Honda ones and are available in Black

Actually, those are not locking lug nuts . . . they are simply external spline drive lug nuts, which use external splines vs common hex shape. Perhaps keeps the novice thief away, but if your wheels/tires are interesting enough to the thief, those nuts can be easily removed without the spline-drive 'socket.' Only requires common 6-point socket to fit over end of nut; does not even need to be a deep socket, because spline drive lugs are six-point, just like sockets.

This is a 'real' locking lugnut, with smooth exterior and embossed indent that requires matching key, such as this McGard lock:

Smooth exterior makes it much more difficult to defeat, and with 250 or so embossed key designs unlikely that thief has the exact same one.


On the other hand, spline drive lugnuts have exterior 6-point embossing pattern, same as common sockets. Shown below is Gorilla brand spline drive, but I think all spline drive lugnuts are 6-point like this one.

Easy enough to find the proper 6-point sockets that fit snugly against those same splines, making removal easy. Doesn't even need to be a deep socket . . .

If the spline drive was 5-point, or 7-point, it would be more difficult to over-ride the 'key' socket with a common socket.
But as is, they do give vehicle owner a sense of security . . .

It seems easy to get black lugs for aftermarket wheels, most run 60 degree taper. The issue seems to be that Honda choose ball-seat for their wheels and the aftermarket companies don't seem to make black lugs for them. I only saw chrome ones in the catalog on page 15.

You are correct . . . Honda OEM wheels use ball-seat lugnuts:

Black Lugnuts in M14x1.5 with ball seat construction do command higher prices

 

[Gray_Beard]

I couldn't justify spending $150 on black lugs from Honda, and could not find appropriate aftermarket (didn't want to decrease to 19mm drive size). So I settled on these covers: US $1.91 40% OFF|NS Modify 20pcs 22mm Auto Hub Screw Cover Wheel Nut Bolt Cover Cap Protective Bolt Caps Wheel Nut Bolt Head Cover Cap For Buick|Nuts & Bolts| - AliExpress

On for 2 weeks so far, and no problems.

Initially, I didn't like the silver "ring" around each lugnut from the steel inserts in the rim, so I used a little brake caliper paint and filled it in so all black. Sorry for dirty picture. View attachment 6824

Curious, what did you use to black out the H on the center cap?

 

[pthermes]

Curious, what did you use to black out the H on the center cap?

Removed the centercap (requires wheel off), carefully pushed the emblem tabs out, and pryed the H off - white plastic primer and low-gloss enamal spray paint.

 

[Chevron Guy]

I used the rubber caps. Gloss black, lokk just fine.

 

[JWS]

For fun google removing round locking lug nut without The tool....all ya gotta do is tap a socket on. Works well!

 

[XMan714]

I searched this forum to see if anyone has purchased McGard or Gorilla wheel locks for a 2021 Passport Elite. Gorilla's web site keeps shifting lock to Honda default 12x1.5 vs the 14x1.5 listed in this thread and others. Does anyone have the exact Gorilla wheel lock model number? Looking for black chrome tuner style wheel lock ball seat. I too don't want to pay for the factory $150 wheel locks.

 

[Moab Junky]

Actually, those are not locking lug nuts . . . they are simply external spline drive lug nuts, which use external splines vs common hex shape. Perhaps keeps the novice thief away, but if your wheels/tires are interesting enough to the thief, those nuts can be easily removed without the spline-drive 'socket.' Only requires common 6-point socket to fit over end of nut; does not even need to be a deep socket, because spline drive lugs are six-point, just like sockets.

This is a 'real' locking lugnut, with smooth exterior and embossed indent that requires matching key, such as this McGard lock:

Smooth exterior makes it much more difficult to defeat, and with 250 or so embossed key designs unlikely that thief has the exact same one.
On the other hand, spline drive lugnuts have exterior 6-point embossing pattern, same as common sockets. Shown below is Gorilla brand spline drive, but I think all spline drive lugnuts are 6-point like this one.


Easy enough to find the proper 6-point sockets that fit snugly against those same splines, making removal easy. Doesn't even need to be a deep socket . . .

If the spline drive was 5-point, or 7-point, it would be more difficult to over-ride the 'key' socket with a common socket.
But as is, they do give vehicle owner a sense of security . . .


You are correct . . . Honda OEM wheels use ball-seat lugnuts:

Black Lugnuts in M14x1.5 with ball seat construction do command higher prices

This is why I signed on to this Forum.
Panda, you ROCK!

 

[Moab Junky]

I sanded and painted mine.

Used a plastic bag to protect them during installation.

So far so good.

I'm sure an impact gun would jack them up.

 

[XMan714]

EDITED: If those are wheel locks, which part number is that? I didn't see it in your comments. I found this doing a generic search on McGard's web site.

Radius Seat Wheel Lock Set (M14 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4 Locks and 1 Key

Radius Seat Wheel Lock Set (M14 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4 Locks and 1 Key

shop.mcgard.com

 

[Moab Junky]

I don't need the lugs, I need a set of wheel locks. I spent all of Tuesday searching online. Nothing from McGard or Gorrilla available in a 14x1.5 ball seat black wheel lock. I checked several Honda parts sites online. Best deal I found is $62 for OEM wheel locks in black. After shipping it would be around $75 total or with expedited close to $90. Doesn't seem worth the few bucks saved then have to wait for them. Local Honda dealers quoted $90 and are in stock.

The op is looking for black nuts.

 

[Indy_Treads]

I couldn't justify spending $150 on black lugs from Honda, and could not find appropriate aftermarket (didn't want to decrease to 19mm drive size). So I settled on these covers: US $1.91 40% OFF|NS Modify 20pcs 22mm Auto Hub Screw Cover Wheel Nut Bolt Cover Cap Protective Bolt Caps Wheel Nut Bolt Head Cover Cap For Buick|Nuts & Bolts| - AliExpress

On for 2 weeks so far, and no problems.

Initially, I didn't like the silver "ring" around each lugnut from the steel inserts in the rim, so I used a little brake caliper paint and filled it in so all black. Sorry for dirty picture. View attachment 6824

Just curious are these still holding up? How about in the car wash?

 

[CHEFERMAN65]

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