Black streak on polished wheels

**monet33** · 08-30-2015, 03:23 PM

Can someone tell me if this is just water spot streak or something else. This streaks just started showing up recently

black stain

**tpr1634** · 08-30-2015, 04:03 PM

Wheel cleaner reacting with the lugs and studs ? Coming from behind the wheels ? Pull the wheels clean barrels.

**DaveT435** · 08-30-2015, 04:11 PM

I would get a closed end lock on there. There is always going to be rust, etc coming out of the end of the lugs.

**DaveT435** · 08-30-2015, 04:26 PM

You can get the gorilla locks where every one is a lock or locks and lugs.

**monet33** · 08-30-2015, 05:41 PM

Only thing I used is soap to wash car and wheels. No wheel cleaner. Maybe it is rust coming out of the lugs?

**DaveT435** · 08-30-2015, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by monet33

Only thing I used is soap to wash car and wheels. No wheel cleaner. Maybe it is rust coming out of the lugs?

Yes it is. That's why I suggested a closed end lug. I sold wheels and tires for years. It prevents moisture from getting in there which causes rust.

**DaveT435** · 08-30-2015, 05:54 PM

You need one like the top right. 2 inch length should do it. As I mentioned you can do a lock on every stud, or you can do one lock per wheel and the rest lugs.
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**monet33** · 08-30-2015, 06:02 PM

I have an IS250 and the lug size is 12x1.5. I don't see any on that 2inch length on there. Thanks for your help.

**DaveT435** · 08-30-2015, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by monet33

I have an IS250 and the lug size is 12x1.5. I don't see any on that 2inch length on there. Thanks for your help.

lol I'm sorry I was seeing that Ford PU in the post below yours. You'll just need the 1.4 inch I believe it is.

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