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Alstann · 05-30-2012, 12:15 AM

I was thinking about a cheap solution to this, but I was unsure of the mechanics behind it.

What if someone were to mill on a CNC some "adapters", that had a concave acorn area, and still had a flat part that also went into the wheel hole? So basically, you could use any aftermarket lug nug with this adapter, and the adapter would ensure a snug, tight fit. I couldn't imagine it would be hard to mill at all - if I still had access to a machine shop, I would love to give it a shot. Just use some billets of aluminium or something.

Here is a quick drawing of what I mean:

This would be one solid piece of metal, or it could have another washer so it can freespin like the stock ones.

EDIT: I'm an idiot. I completely forgot about lathes. This would be so easy, it's not even funny.

05-30-2012, 12:15 AM	#27 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	I was thinking about a cheap solution to this, but I was unsure of the mechanics behind it. What if someone were to mill on a CNC some "adapters", that had a concave acorn area, and still had a flat part that also went into the wheel hole? So basically, you could use any aftermarket lug nug with this adapter, and the adapter would ensure a snug, tight fit. I couldn't imagine it would be hard to mill at all - if I still had access to a machine shop, I would love to give it a shot. Just use some billets of aluminium or something. Here is a quick drawing of what I mean: This would be one solid piece of metal, or it could have another washer so it can freespin like the stock ones. EDIT: I'm an idiot. I completely forgot about lathes. This would be so easy, it's not even funny. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo Last edited by Alstann; 05-30-2012 at 09:31 AM.