I'm thinking about doing a stud conversion and started looking at different open lug options. It seems like the Muteki open lugs are the popular choice. Besides the different color/finishes that are available, is the
only other advantage to these lugs that they come with splines (and key/adapter) and thus:
Muteki Open Lugs
a) it's somewhat of a theft deterrent
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not really because any Muteki key I'd presume would work?
b) it protects the wheels from scratches by avoiding the need to use a large socket?
Is there anything else that I'm missing? It seems like I'm better off purchasing generic open end lugs and a set of locks separately, like the package below? Can anyone confirm?
Gorilla (generic) Open Lugs
Gorilla wheel locks