Nissan 370Z Forum  

Quality lugs for aftermarket wheels ?

What are you guys using for aftermarket lug nuts? I wanna keep it around $150 or lower. If we use an open ended lug will the stud eventually rust? Any

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Wheels & Tires


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-24-2011, 07:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
Track Member
 
TonyBPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 614
Drives: 2012 VW Golf R
Rep Power: 17
TonyBPD will become famous soon enough
Default Quality lugs for aftermarket wheels ?

What are you guys using for aftermarket lug nuts? I wanna keep it around $150 or lower. If we use an open ended lug will the stud eventually rust? Any info is appreciated.
TonyBPD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 07:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
djpathfinder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Posts: 12,910
Drives: 2012 GT-R BE
Rep Power: 733
djpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond reputedjpathfinder has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Kics Projects...a little pricy but good quality.

Racing Nut Composite
__________________
2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black
2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD
djpathfinder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 07:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
dad
Grand Prix of Endurance
 
dad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 3,476
Drives: Mulsanne Straight
Rep Power: 26
dad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond reputedad has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Maintenance-Car bibles
__________________

We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.
dad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 08:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
SPOHN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Covington, GA
Age: 46
Posts: 14,844
Drives: Waiting on next Z
Rep Power: 221
SPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I have the MXP lugs. I love them. Open ended and very light weight. I don't see the studs rusting though. Also made by Mackin if you've heard of them.

www.speedelement.com - MXP Lug Nuts 12x1.25
__________________
SPOHN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 09:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Any use titek open lugs? I want one without the key/lock.
kenchan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 09:21 PM   #6 (permalink)
Track Member
 
TonyBPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 614
Drives: 2012 VW Golf R
Rep Power: 17
TonyBPD will become famous soon enough
Default

Do you like the long or short? The Titeks look pretty nice. The MXP's are nice looking also.
TonyBPD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 09:34 PM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
SPOHN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Covington, GA
Age: 46
Posts: 14,844
Drives: Waiting on next Z
Rep Power: 221
SPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond repute
Default

The Titeks are nice. Almost went with them also. Good price also. People seem to love them also. The longs look great, but not sure if I'd want that look. I'm also not sure of all the reasons for the long? I assume for easy on/ off without scuffing the wheels. Probably race inspired also.

As of last week some of the Titek where on back order.
__________________
SPOHN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2011, 11:10 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Waiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 9,262
Drives: Z33 & GE8
Rep Power: 459
Waiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I've been running TiTek Speed extendeds for over a year and a half without any issues.

I would for sure recommend them to anyone


Last edited by Waiz; 02-24-2011 at 11:12 PM.
Waiz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 12:58 AM   #9 (permalink)
Track Member
 
TonyBPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 614
Drives: 2012 VW Golf R
Rep Power: 17
TonyBPD will become famous soon enough
Default

Looks good!
TonyBPD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 01:16 AM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Waiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 9,262
Drives: Z33 & GE8
Rep Power: 459
Waiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond reputeWaiz has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyBPD View Post
Looks good!
Thanks dude, I had the Nismo lugs at first then switched to the Volk tuners. They looked too pinkish so I've been rocking the TiTeks ever since.

One good thing about the TiTeks is that they are sold in packs of -4- so that if you mess up a few you can replace a couple without buying the whole set of 20.
Waiz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 09:16 AM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
fairladyZ34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 1,577
Drives: 08 G37S Black M6
Rep Power: 19
fairladyZ34 will become famous soon enough
Default

im using the open ended Deevo racing lugs. a set of 20 was 79bucks from speedelement
__________________
From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life
fairladyZ34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 11:40 AM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Guys thanks for the comments on titeks.

I think im going to get the shorts in black.
kenchan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 11:58 AM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
TypeOne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 2,682
Drives: BSM 370
Rep Power: 1851
TypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond reputeTypeOne has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to TypeOne
Default

I ran the Project Kics R40s on like 4 cars and never had an issue with them.

I also lost the key and as long as you have the lug, you can get a replacement.

Project Kics FTW.
TypeOne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 12:09 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 90090
Posts: 1,851
Drives: Force Fed Nismo
Rep Power: 184
wishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond reputewishihadnav has a reputation beyond repute
Default

^^i agree with the R40's...they take the impact guns like a champ..
wishihadnav is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2011, 12:22 PM   #15 (permalink)
RCZ
A True Z Fanatic
 
RCZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Miami
Posts: 6,403
Drives: '09 370Z
Rep Power: 1119
RCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to RCZ
Default

I really like the ones I got and they are VERY light. Definitely a good option!



Would recommend them, they take 2lbs of weight off in relation to the stock lugs.

Oh and you can support a vendor on here and get them for around $150.

On my Car:


Last edited by RCZ; 02-25-2011 at 12:26 PM.
RCZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Extended studs with Aftermarket wheels and lugs ClemsonWill Wheels & Tires 4 01-07-2011 11:43 AM
quality of aftermarket speakers on factory nav im89 Audio & Video 11 12-17-2010 02:09 PM
FS: NEW set of KICS Project R40 NeoChro Lugs - 20pcs (16 lugs + 4 locks) 12x1.25mm ATL_Red_G35 Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 3 12-09-2010 10:18 PM
Aftermarket Lugs on OEM Rays spitfire9200 Wheels & Tires 8 02-01-2010 10:50 PM
Which Lock lugs for aftermarket rims abakja1 Wheels & Tires 6 12-25-2009 11:22 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2