I just received my new Mickey Thompson Classic Lock wheels and to my surprise, the beads (bolts) are a nickle/goldish color (on a polished aluminum wheel). Needless to say it looks terrible. Any suggestions on if there is a way to polish these so they match the wheel?

 

I wouldn't recommend messing with them. Who knows what they are.

If you are displeased, send them back! If others do the same, maybe they'll figure out to use matching/correct hardware... or not.

All the best.