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MMR 350 Rims with Longer APR Studs Need Lug Help

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I have a 15' GT with aftermarket MRR 350 rims. I have GT350 replica fenders installed & wanted front rims pushed out a little for looks. Got 1/2" longer APR studs & 8mm spacers from Optimum Performance. When installing @ shop, existing lugs would not clear longer studs & were bottoming out. Lugs are Gorilla closed end (shown in link) https://www.cjponyparts.com/gorilla-lug-nut-kit-small-diameter-black-2015-2020/p/WHLLN17/
They suggested cutting off ends of existing lugs, making them open in order to clear new longer studs. I told them to go ahead. Now Im looking for a black lug that will clear studs with my new setup. I would prefer closed end lugs. Not sure what will work, suggestions, links please.
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Would these work?
https://www.vividracing.com/-p-1527...MI_-r7qYO66gIVS7LICh0msQCMEAQYASABEgIbi_D_BwE

And these caps to make look like a closed end lug
https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Lug-33007B-Black-Cover/dp/B00AKFBHI4
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If you ran a 1/2" spacer to go with your 1/2" longer studs your previous lug nuts should work.

I don't know any large diameter lugs which are not open and deep enough. There are some small diameter gorilla lugs which are longer (but open at the end) which would work. That's what I use on my aftermarket wheels with longer studs, but in your case I don't think you want small diameter lugs.
 

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yes those parts will work. Or just stick some black vacuum nipples on your spokes and call it good.
 
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Thanks for the input, anybody else?
 

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I have black open-ended lug nuts from OPMustang.com that I love. I would not use a closed end lug nut again, unless I was daily driving my pony in winter weather.

Alternatively the JDM world is going to be your best bet. Take a look at RAYS or Project Kics.

I had red Rays dura nuts for a while (still have them in a box) but don't like that they are aluminum.

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These are what I am running now:

https://www.opmustang.com/store/p315/14mmHighStrengthRacingLugNuts.html#/

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