I have a 2006 997 and I recently purchased it. The but the lugnuts (i believe that is what they are) are kind rusted and old looking.

Where do you score new ones?

 

You should be able to simply clean them. If you're not inclined to do that you can buy them from any Porsche 'Stealership' Part Department. Try Sunset or Suncoast Porsche for a lower price. You can buy aftermarket lug nuts but be sure to specify the length, thread, seat profile, etc if you go this route. Just 'Google' "Porsche Lug Nuts" and you'll find many sources.

 

I got some very high quality chromed ones from Ralph Boothe-- they are pricey - $300 (isn't the good stuff always?) for all wheels-- which included some trick wheel locks that are indistinguishable from normal lug bolts. They are the factory bolts that include the rotating collars and were shipped individually wrapped in bubble wrap packages. They are just like jewels, so I am happy that I spent the money. First ordered from a company on Ebay, and those bolts didn't even engage the wheel holes properly!

Ralph is hard to find on the web (?), but I think if you search for Ralph Boothe Designs you will find him.

 

So I may have the lug nuts, lug bolts or wheel locks?

I had new tires put on and I think the guys there had to use some key to get them off.

Does that mean I have the wheel lock kind?

Sorry I am kind of a idiot with this stuff.

 

With all due respect if your are "a kind of idiot with this stuff' go your your local Porsche dealer or recommended indy shop.

BTW: The key is the 'tool' that removes your wheel locks. It should be in your trunk compartment behind the removable panel. Read your owner's manual and it will enlighten you.

 

Lug bolts, not lug nuts...there's a difference.

 

Or here for some high quality stainless steel bolts -
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/sslugs.html