Lug nut suggestions

oleg · 04-09-2011, 08:48 PM

Hey guys I'm looking for some help with lug nuts. I'll be getting forgestar f14s soon and I need some lug nuts to go with them. I need closed end lug nuts as I live near Chicago and do not want the lugs and studs to rust easily. Every brand Ive looked up had bad reviews on them except volk and rays, but those are $200+. I do not care too much about the weight just want something that works and doesn't look ugly. Also preferably under $150.

nogoodname · 04-09-2011, 08:50 PM

search around and you could get the rays for 150..lol.

Waiz · 04-09-2011, 09:00 PM

I've been running Titek's, they're an affordable alternative:

MyNismo.com - TiTek Lug Nuts

These also came with my Nismo wheels and are an even more affordable option:

MyNismo.com - NISMO Lug Nut

oleg · 04-09-2011, 11:29 PM

I'm planning on getting H&R spacers so I'll be replacing the studs which are steel (correct me if im wrong) and most of the lug nuts are aluminum. Did anyone have a problem with the thread being worn out quickly because of this on both lug nuts and studs?

Big J · 04-10-2011, 12:13 AM

I have had no problems with my nrg aluminum lugs so far....

oleg · 04-10-2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I have had no problems with my nrg aluminum lugs so far....

how long have you had them for and do you take your wheels off often?

kenchan · 04-10-2011, 08:17 AM

They are significantly softer than standard oem lugs. I would never use an impact on them.
that said, 80lbs is no issue.

mine are Titeks openended.

Isamu · 04-10-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

These also came with my Nismo wheels and are an even more affordable option:

are the NISMO wheels/Lugs different then regular OEM wheels/Lugs in the style of lug?

oleg · 04-10-2011, 11:44 AM

Would these work better than aluminum? And to anyone with open ended lugs, have you guys had any rusting issues?
Buddy Club Forged Steel Lug Nuts 12x1.25 :: Wired Electronics

oleg · 04-10-2011, 11:48 AM

Or these?
Work Wheels RS M12x1.25 Lug Nuts

the_student · 04-10-2011, 11:50 AM

SPOHN · 04-10-2011, 01:38 PM

I have MXP lugs. Which are open ended. They are holding up great. I have ARP studs so they hold up great. Not sure they'll rust though. But that's one thing people over look is the care of there studs. But as far as the lugs I love em. Very light also.

www.speedelement.com - MXP Lug Nuts 12x1.25

oleg · 04-10-2011, 08:09 PM

Wanted to share the info that I found about this. Aluminum lug nuts wont give you trouble with daily driving as long as you do not take your wheels off too often. As far as open ended lug nuts go, just like SPOHN said, they wont give you trouble as long as you remember to maintain your studs. I also found out that many people will switch from aluminum back to steel for the track use and I dont know how accurate this part is but some associations will require you to have steel open ended lug nuts for track use. So I guess its going to be the Buddy club open ended steel lug nuts for me. Does anyone else know of any other open ended lug nuts made out of steel and do you guys know if buddy club makes quality products?

Waiz · 04-10-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

are the NISMO wheels/Lugs different then regular OEM wheels/Lugs in the style of lug?

Yes sir, these are what the ones I posted look like:

oleg · 04-10-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Yes sir, these are what the ones I posted look like:

are these made out of steel and would they work with aftermarket wheels?

04-09-2011, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	Lug nut suggestions Hey guys I'm looking for some help with lug nuts. I'll be getting forgestar f14s soon and I need some lug nuts to go with them. I need closed end lug nuts as I live near Chicago and do not want the lugs and studs to rust easily. Every brand Ive looked up had bad reviews on them except volk and rays, but those are $200+. I do not care too much about the weight just want something that works and doesn't look ugly. Also preferably under $150.

04-10-2011, 11:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
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04-10-2011, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I have MXP lugs. Which are open ended. They are holding up great. I have ARP studs so they hold up great. Not sure they'll rust though. But that's one thing people over look is the care of there studs. But as far as the lugs I love em. Very light also. www.speedelement.com - MXP Lug Nuts 12x1.25 __________________

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	search around and you could get the rays for 150..lol.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I've been running Titek's, they're an affordable alternative: MyNismo.com - TiTek Lug Nuts These also came with my Nismo wheels and are an even more affordable option: MyNismo.com - NISMO Lug Nut

04-09-2011, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	I'm planning on getting H&R spacers so I'll be replacing the studs which are steel (correct me if im wrong) and most of the lug nuts are aluminum. Did anyone have a problem with the thread being worn out quickly because of this on both lug nuts and studs?

04-10-2011, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	I have had no problems with my nrg aluminum lugs so far....

04-10-2011, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	They are significantly softer than standard oem lugs. I would never use an impact on them. that said, 80lbs is no issue. mine are Titeks openended.

04-10-2011, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	Would these work better than aluminum? And to anyone with open ended lugs, have you guys had any rusting issues? Buddy Club Forged Steel Lug Nuts 12x1.25 :: Wired Electronics

04-10-2011, 11:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	Or these? Work Wheels RS M12x1.25 Lug Nuts

04-10-2011, 08:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	Wanted to share the info that I found about this. Aluminum lug nuts wont give you trouble with daily driving as long as you do not take your wheels off too often. As far as open ended lug nuts go, just like SPOHN said, they wont give you trouble as long as you remember to maintain your studs. I also found out that many people will switch from aluminum back to steel for the track use and I dont know how accurate this part is but some associations will require you to have steel open ended lug nuts for track use. So I guess its going to be the Buddy club open ended steel lug nuts for me. Does anyone else know of any other open ended lug nuts made out of steel and do you guys know if buddy club makes quality products?