my latest mod's and behind the wheel experience

RCZ · 03-20-2010, 10:45 PM

Which wheel locks did you install. A lot of dealers are selling/installing the wrong ones that can cause damage to the studs/wheels.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-21-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Which wheel locks did you install. A lot of dealers are selling/installing the wrong ones that can cause damage to the studs/wheels.

The lugs I installed were Nissan Part Number: 999W2-JT000. Did you see the "wrong and right" wheel locks comparison that Ak Posted? He shows a photo of the wrong lock next to the correct lock, which is the 999W2-JT000.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-21-2010, 12:18 AM

One thing about what the owners manual regarding the lug nut torque is that they are talking about mounting the spare tire wheel, and that's pressed steel. Our wheels are forged. Would that make a difference in the torque?

ChrisSlicks · 03-21-2010, 08:37 AM

The spare is also forged for the coupe, not sure about the roadster.

85 is fine (it's what I use), anywhere in the 80-90 range is perfectly acceptable for these wheels.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-21-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The spare is also forged for the coupe, not sure about the roadster.

85 is fine (it's what I use), anywhere in the 80-90 range is perfectly acceptable for these wheels.

Thanks for the input. What ever it is, it is, but I'll bet the forged spare is universal for the Z, Coupe or Roadster, but as long as I have one, that's good enough for me.

I do not have the spare, and have been feeling very uncomfortable about it. I am going to order one from the dealer this coming week, then that will be that.

Unlike many other "generic" car models, the Z is the type of car that is too special and unique to risk having a tire/wheel problem without any suitable back-up. I wouldn't trust just anybody to safely get my Z up on a flatbed, or to (God forbid) tow it.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Which wheel locks did you install. A lot of dealers are selling/installing the wrong ones that can cause damage to the studs/wheels.

03-21-2010, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	One thing about what the owners manual regarding the lug nut torque is that they are talking about mounting the spare tire wheel, and that's pressed steel. Our wheels are forged. Would that make a difference in the torque?