I was skeptical about buying this product at first but I`m glad I did .Based on my observations, this acorn thread is the real deal. It fit my wheels snuggly and didn't loosen up even when I drove on bumpy roads. The black finish also gave a sleek look on my wheels. My only qualm is the slightly higher price compared to other similar products in the market. But the quality MORE than makes up for it. All in all a great automotive investment..