Why did they paint my front lug nuts?
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It had 7 miles on it when I bought it so I'm not sure why they got painted.
Ours had paint marks too. I’m assuming they checked the torque. I’m in CALIFORNIA.
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QC marks... However, more numerous than usual. One would think that dealer prep would have removed these.
Those are tiny Ukraine flags.
This would be a factory quality check.
Mine were not removed .. and there was yellow marks on the bolts of FE roof rack….. so hard to even remove that due to the grooves in the bolt head
I think they are. Toyota came out with a solidarity PR when Ukraine was first invaded. I got my FE with 1 mile on it - and both front tire's lug nuts were painted with the entire top half blue and half yellow like in the picture. There is still some there after driving it for 3K miles. I think you are correct. It is to show support for Ukraine.
Nothing to do with Ukraine. My 2018 4Runner Pro had them, it’s from port side QC. Pretty sure they ship them in steelies and install wheels when they hit the US (along with other options/accessories).
Hey there. I'm seeking locking lug nuts. Are these OEM locking nuts? And you just want 4 regular ones for 4 locking nuts? I'm also in California as well.
Nice. Bay Area. They're yours if you want them. I'll bring a proper crank vs an impact so I don't goose them when we remove the nuts from your vehicle.
Yes there are 4, unless the spare has a lock as well? If so, they're yours as well.
I'm in 94534. I can swing by wherever you are if it's in the way of our errands this weekend. Suggesting a drop-off for no downtime. We can do mail too. No difference for me since I have some temporaries on.
Yes there are 4, unless the spare has a lock as well? If so, they're yours as well.
I'm in 94534. I can swing by wherever you are if it's in the way of our errands this weekend. Suggesting a drop-off for no downtime. We can do mail too. No difference for me since I have some temporaries on.
Mine came with them as well, in Nashville, TN area. QC checks are standard practice in my business.
I just spit out my food
As others have said, they are temporary paint marks to verify that the bolts were checked and double checked. It will wear off over time. My 4runner Pro had them all over when I took delivery and not a single one is still there.
Just take a small alcohol pad to them.
The challenge is to keep them visible as long as possible, I like them.
Same here. Had to use action to get it off the lug nuts and roof rack nuts. Prep should have caught it. ut, as had as is was, I get why it was still there.
