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kenchan 10-05-2015 03:22 PM

Why not just get the factory ones?

JARblue 10-05-2015 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK (Post 3322950)
How about these "Lock Nuts" on a 2010 Touring Roadster - Gorilla site says they will work...:confused::confused:

Nope :thumbsdown:

LennyK 10-05-2015 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3322954)
Why not just get the factory ones?

I Have OEM (Powder Coated) Wheel Nuts and McGuard Locks On It Now...
Looking To Add A Little "Chrome - Bling" To My Wheels...:driving:

LennyK 10-05-2015 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3322957)
Nope :thumbsdown:

Please Explain (Nope!) - Is It The Washers?? The Tapered Base??:confused:

JARblue 10-05-2015 03:43 PM

The Nissan wheel locks for the Z have a slightly longer shaft is my understanding. The distance from the washer to the start of the taper is longer on the Nissan locks than the normal aftermarket locks available in the standard acorn style. Because of this the standard acorn style locks did not seat properly on the Z wheels when they first came out, so McGard provided special locks directly to Nissan dealers for our cars.

Read Post #25-35 in this thread: http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...ng-stolen.html. There is another thread linked in there that has info as well. PM DEpointfive0 with additional questions as he has probably test fit more locks than anyone here :twocents:

birdman71 10-05-2015 03:48 PM

I have a set of Project Kics R40s (black) with the Project Kics R40's Blue caps on XXR Racing Rims (not sure of the offsets and numbers anymore lol)

I'll get some pics up soon here!

kenchan 10-05-2015 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71 (Post 3322982)
I have a set of Project Kics R40s (black) with the Project Kics R40's Blue caps on XXR Racing Rims (not sure of the offsets and numbers anymore lol)

I'll get some pics up soon here!

:confused:

LennyK 10-06-2015 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3322954)
Why not just get the factory ones?

What About DORMAN 611-294 To Replace OEM?:confused::confused::confused:

JARblue 10-06-2015 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyK (Post 3323393)
What About DORMAN 611-294 To Replace OEM?:confused::confused::confused:

:facepalm: Get whatever you want man.

I'm just trying to tell you that the ONLY locks that work PROPERLY on the Z stock wheels are the Nissan ones. The thread I linked has part numbers for US and CA versions (the CA packaging is also in French - that's the only difference).

LennyK 10-06-2015 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3323399)
:facepalm: Get whatever you want man.

I'm just trying to tell you that the ONLY locks that work PROPERLY on the Z stock wheels are the Nissan ones. The thread I linked has part numbers for US and CA versions (the CA packaging is also in French - that's the only difference).

I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP - I DO - I'M JUST TRYING TO SORT THINGS OUT
The DORMAN 611-294 - Directly Cross Reference Nissan #40224-JKOOA
So Your Saying They Are NOT The Same????
NISSAN Parts Are Expensive!!!!
Somebody Makes These NUTS For NISSAN...
For $8 Each I'll Keep Mine (Sorry Nissan)...:eek::eek:
Why Are My Wheel Nuts "Powder Coated"? BUT I Cant Find Any Reference To Them Here (Or Anywhere Else)

JARblue 10-06-2015 10:33 AM

Honestly man, I do not know anything about those lugs. You know you don't have to pay overpriced dealer prices :ugh:

Have you looked on eBay? Or keep an eye out on the forum. I got a full set of 20 lugs on this forum for $25. ZSpeed sells a set of black lugs for $80, which is only $4 per lug (as opposed to the $8 you quoted :rolleyes:). If you bought your car used, who knows what the previous owner did to it.

LennyK 10-06-2015 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3323420)
Have you looked on eBay? Or keep an eye out on the forum. I got a full set of 40 lugs on this forum for $25. ZSpeed sells a set of black lugs for $80, which is only $2 per lug (as opposed to the $8 you quoted :rolleyes:). If you bought your car used, who knows what the previous owner did to it.

THANKS MAN!!!:tiphat:
I Did Buy My Z Used...
So There Is No Such Thing As Optional Nissan Powder Coated Lugs???
The Car Is Perfect / The Rims Are Perfect (Very Low Milage)
The Nuts MATCH The Rims EXACTLY - So That's Not OEM...:shakes head:

That Makes Me Want CHROME Nuts Even More!!!!!

JARblue 10-06-2015 05:25 PM

I've never seen the black lugs as an option from a Nissan dealer. I just know that Joe at ZSpeed started offering some in the last year or so. I trust him. I do not know how they are finished (anodized or powdercoated or what).

I would post a WTB thread here for a set or just get some from eBay :twocents:

jchammond 10-25-2015 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2592623)
Anti-seize will not cause the nuts to come loose if they are torqued to the proper value. It does provide some lubrication for the threads, so, if you're real picky, you may want to adjust tightening torque. It works great at preventing rust/corrosion/galling (if you are using stainless-on-stainless fasteners, some form of anti-seize is a must to minimize galling) and makes removal much easier.

I know this is an old thread; but i've been using antiseize for over 25 years,,,originally started on heavy trucks (with Budd wheels) and carried on from there.
never had an issue with stripped or broken studs-i even use on my ~Z~
I was looking up to see what people were torquing their wheels too & 80ft.lbs. seems a bit weak.....i've been evenly torquing mine to 100ft.lbs. without any issues.

LennyK 10-25-2015 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3323802)
I've never seen the black lugs as an option from a Nissan dealer. :

Not BLACK - They Are SILVER P.C. To Match The Wheels
(Not The Usual Stainless Or Bare Metal Silver Finish)


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