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Old 09-21-2013, 06:08 AM
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I could be wrong but I dont think Discount Tire uses the Gorilla brand...its something "similar" and I agree they dont last very long.
Old 09-21-2013, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by spartacus_33
Are you saying your Gorillas rusted up in 2 years? Do you live near salt water?
Yes they are very rusty now especially the spare tire lugs. I do live by the ocean but I'm tired of that excuse from these companies. I feel like if they are advertising powder coating no matter where you live the product should not rust.
Old 10-03-2013, 02:33 PM
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Well... with all the rust comments... I decided to go with the BLACK Pro Comps. Putting them on my BLACK 2dr JK with the Black and Machined XD ADDICTS.
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Old 10-03-2013, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by spartacus_33
Well... with all the rust comments... I decided to go with the BLACK Pro Comps. Putting them on my BLACK 2dr JK with the Black and Machined XD ADDICTS.
I got the black ProComps and they are garbage. Rusted in maybe 2 months. Look like hell, will be replacing them with Gorilla's. If I can get 2 years out of them I will be ecstatic!!
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
I got the black ProComps and they are garbage. Rusted in maybe 2 months. Look like hell, will be replacing them with Gorilla's. If I can get 2 years out of them I will be ecstatic!!
I have 2years as of last month on my gorillas. Slightly faded, still good, after 4 tire rotations, re torques, etc.
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I have a set of spline-drive gorillas rip-offs that I got off e-bay. They look just like the gorillas, are solid piece and after a year still working out ok.
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Picked up a set of gorillas for $11 on eBay.
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I got the 24 pack of Gorilla guards so every lug nut on my jeep is a lock that uses the same key.
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
I could be wrong but I dont think Discount Tire uses the Gorilla brand...its something "similar" and I agree they dont last very long.
They may have changed from 2013. The box for the wheel installation kit I just received from DTD with my new wheels have the Gorilla logo and Discount Tire on the box. The DTD salesman told me they were Gorilla brand. Probably made by Gorilla and rebranded as Discount Tire. I like that they are about the same cost as other lug nuts and I don't have to buy a separate set of locking lug nuts. I've had them on my Jeep for two weeks and no rust yet. Keeping my fingers crossed.




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Old 04-21-2014, 05:17 PM
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That's great info! I will have to hit up my local Discount Tire store and ask


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