Does 2011 QX56 come with locking lug nuts?

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uwhusky
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Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:15 pm
Car: 2011 Infiniti QX56 4WD (arriving April 2011)

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So if you've read some of my other posts, you'll see I recently ordered a 2011 QX56 that will arrive in May.

The dealer wants to charge me $125 for locking lug nuts and nitrogen fill in each tire. It reminds me of the old days when they wanted you to get undercarriage coating or security etching in your windows. I told them "no thanks" and they gave me the hard sell. I still told them no but won't be surprised if when I go pick it up in May they tell me they forgot and installed these anyways and want me to pay up. Anwyays, that's besides the point.

I'm guessing the car already comes with locking lugs and they are just trying to score an extra $150 off me for doing nothing. Can anyone with a 2011 QX tell me if your ride came with these?

FWIW - You can buy them on eBay for <$50 shipped and nitrogen fill is (max) about $10 per tire from your local tire shop.


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Timmbo
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The locking nuts are not included, HOWEVER, most dealers include them at no charge. I have them on my 2010 Armada Platinum with 20's on it, and the dealer had them on there already. Same thing with our G37. Most of the dealers don't want to leave them sitting on the lot vulnerable and it is a nice feature for the customer.

The locking nuts are not that expensive, certainly the nitrogen fill has a higher retail value (when you factor in the warranty they give you as well), but personally I do not see the benefit from nitrogen fill. I would ask them what they want for the locking nuts only.


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