Originally Posted by Z Ninja Where is your documentation that they don't work? This thread seems to have people who've been using them fine. http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...kage-rays.html You didn't read the thread
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Andrew has looked into this exact issue (aftermarket lugs/locks on OEM wheels) pretty damn thoroughly. And the fact of the matter is only the OEM lugs/locks fit the OEM wheels. I trust Andrew
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Here's another Andrew quote from that thread:
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The OEM locks are just the kind of thing every internet video shows you how to easily defeat. Just pound on a size too small socket and take it right off. The Gorilla is the only one that spins on the outer sleeve. I'm not completely convinced they aren't the right fit. I never experienced a case where when torquing it down, it just kept turning. I need to see for myself what is going on before I can fully comprehend what all the hoopla is about why they supposedly aren't the right fit. I understand there is something about the bent washer, but I haven't seen that in my case yet. You're not supposed to use an impact wrench with these, or crank them on super hard. Either of those could cause bent washers.
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Easily defeated with a gator grip socket. No wheel lock is sufficient as a primary defense. They are just an additional deterrent and 20 of them is more deterring than 5
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But you haven't measured anything or compared them in a calculated manner to OEM lugs? So how do you know they fit properly? All I said was I trust Andrew. If you are interested, I'm sure he would be happy to discuss with you the experience that he has in this area. His phone number is all over this forum lol. I will add that I've seen OEM wheel locks torqued down with an impact wrench way beyond the specified 85 ft-lbs (I swear it was closer to 150 ft-lbs) by a stupid tire guy and no bent washers. But I understand the design of the OEM lugs is different than the standard aftermarket options and why the washer will bend with these aftermarket locks if treated the same.
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The reality is, just like any type of "security" all you can do is make the other guys car seem more appealing than yours. If someone wants *your* wheels they will get them.
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This guy...... If you use after market lugs on stock rims you're gonna rip the bolt right off. Trust us! Jesus how many times can people help u out and tell u b4 u find out the hard way and kill someone in an accident.
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Reviving this. Because it happened to me on 9/29/21. 2013 Sport Package Rays with new Tires.
They fuqd up my passenger side skirt resting it on a concrete block. Cars been at the body shop since 9/29/21. Insurance is replacing everything. I'm just out time and worry of what the monkeys are going to do to the car while they have it. Should have an update tomorrow or Thur. They ordered new wheels and tires last Tuesday and Nissan dealership said 3 to 5 business days. Have a garage to put the car in now just waiting to get it back. I miss her
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Update: Should be picking the Z up tomorrow.
Total cost in damages and parts/wheels/tires/paint $7,995.80. Full coverage 0 deductible insurance for the win though.
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She's home, tucked away in her new garage. Now I need to wash, clay bar, polish and wax her this weekend. Bodyshop cleaned her obvi, but not up to my OCD standards I'll try and get a pic uploaded this weekend.
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