Quality lugs for aftermarket wheels ?

NXXT · 02-25-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

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

Racing Nut Composite

Project Kics are the best

, got these for $180 new, some websites will price match

SPOHN · 02-25-2011, 02:36 PM

For that price I should picked up some.

TonyBPD · 02-25-2011, 03:12 PM

I was set on closed end lugs but after seeing some pics the open ended are looking decent.

kenchan · 02-25-2011, 03:18 PM

Open is more sporty looking imo. Depending on the wheels you get open looks better.

TonyBPD · 02-25-2011, 03:30 PM

Here are my wheels for reference - I was running just a basic chrome spline drive lug nut last year.

kenchan · 02-25-2011, 03:34 PM

Definitely looks nice.

issforged · 02-25-2011, 03:34 PM

hey guys
just want to throw in my 2 cents

we've had the project kics R26 lugs on our track EVO X,

even though they are great light lugs, if you plan on taking your wheels on and off a bunch of times, you definitely shouldnt buy these lugs

you have to be very diligent of making sure that the torque wrench is set to 85 lbs max! anything more than that and they snap right off the stud

we ended up switching to the Kics Caliber lugs...much more durable and you can torque them to 90-95lbs (this just eases our minds lol)

SPOHN · 02-25-2011, 03:45 PM

Yea I wondered that to also with my MXP lugs. They seem to be holding up great with the torque specs. I've removed my wheels at least 15 times in the last two weeks. I even torqued them to 95 once to see how they handled it. But I did back them off back to 85 before I took off down the road. Good thing I have some spare just in case.

So overall I feel these are great lugs.

ClemsonWill · 02-25-2011, 04:00 PM

I had R40s on my last car. They were great with the exception of a little rust coming from the stud. I have the Rays Duralumin on the Z. They have been great so far.

djpathfinder · 02-25-2011, 04:45 PM

The tightening spec for our studs is between 80-85 ft.lbs., so why is there a need to torque beyond this range to 95 ft.lbs.?

SPOHN · 02-25-2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

The tightening spec for our studs is between 80-85 ft.lbs., so why is there a need to torque beyond this range to 95 ft.lbs.?

I know this. I didnt ride around with it at 95. I was testing the strength of the lug itself for durability as to what the op was stating. And to go over some is not a big issue. Plus I do have wheel spacer so I tend to go up to 88 for a peace of mine.

kenchan · 02-25-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

The tightening spec for our studs is between 80-85 ft.lbs., so why is there a need to torque beyond this range to 95 ft.lbs.?

because on the track you can't stop in the middle of the race to re-torque your lugs. i use 80lbs but need to retorque at least once cause the lugs settle and back out a little bit.

SPOHN · 02-25-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

because on the track you can't stop in the middle of the race to re-torque your lugs. i use 80lbs but need to retorque at least once cause the lugs settle and back out a little bit.

+ this for spirited days. Which I go to 90

TonyBPD · 03-01-2011, 05:13 PM

Ended up buying these. Can't wait to put my wheels back on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

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:

kenchan · 03-01-2011, 05:26 PM

^^ looks good. i should have my titeks later in the week. my local shop had this other brand Blox (sp?) too but had them special order.

02-25-2011, 02:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	For that price I should picked up some. __________________

02-25-2011, 03:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Yea I wondered that to also with my MXP lugs. They seem to be holding up great with the torque specs. I've removed my wheels at least 15 times in the last two weeks. I even torqued them to 95 once to see how they handled it. But I did back them off back to 85 before I took off down the road. Good thing I have some spare just in case. So overall I feel these are great lugs. __________________

02-25-2011, 04:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I had R40s on my last car. They were great with the exception of a little rust coming from the stud. I have the Rays Duralumin on the Z. They have been great so far. __________________ Slightly modded

02-25-2011, 04:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	The tightening spec for our studs is between 80-85 ft.lbs., so why is there a need to torque beyond this range to 95 ft.lbs.? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Definitely looks nice.

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issforged Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 668 Drives: '10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	hey guys just want to throw in my 2 cents we've had the project kics R26 lugs on our track EVO X, even though they are great light lugs, if you plan on taking your wheels on and off a bunch of times, you definitely shouldnt buy these lugs you have to be very diligent of making sure that the torque wrench is set to 85 lbs max! anything more than that and they snap right off the stud we ended up switching to the Kics Caliber lugs...much more durable and you can torque them to 90-95lbs (this just eases our minds lol)

03-01-2011, 05:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ looks good. i should have my titeks later in the week. my local shop had this other brand Blox (sp?) too but had them special order.