Lug Nuts - The definitive guide

kenchan · 06-19-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by merkil

This is a personal preference, like any other mod.

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yah, i was just noting wat i might be concerned about if i did the collar + aftermarket lugs.

it's completely up to you wat you want to do with your car.

boosted180 · 06-23-2014, 10:52 PM

Looks like a lot of people on this thread are using aftermarket lug nuts. Anyone want to sell me their stock oem ones? I need 10 of them (for two wheels). PM me. Thanks.

Nick M · 08-01-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

I'm the plastic cap guy. Only alternative was powder coating the OEM lugs. Not sure how that would work, only that the plastic caps were less than $20 to evaluate the color and the concept. If I like it as time goes by, maybe I'll get my lug nuts powder coated in red or black. Or just pull the caps off and leave them silver. I'm not sure yet, but I don't have much invested in the process at this point.

Where did you get these? 21mm?

MacCool · 08-01-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M

Where did you get these? 21mm?

ColorLugs - Home

seizer8 · 04-25-2015, 07:02 PM

Good write up Sean, I assume that all these better brands use forged aluminum, idpl they are aluminum. As opposed to cast or billet, the later of which is the weakest form. Currently I'm running on VMS Billet aluminum lugs, which have been fine. My car is only driven in fair weather though, no telling what a few winters would do to them. Mostly purchased them for the color (Orange). Thinking about a new set of lugs and though I'd still like orange, they don't seem to be readily available. Maybe I'll go gunmetal. Thoughts?

Waiz · 04-26-2015, 07:52 PM

Never heard of VMS, how is the color holding up?

kenchan · 05-12-2015, 04:54 PM

yes. no btw, thread pitch is also wrong.

strike 3

Haugy · 06-03-2015, 06:57 PM

Okay I've read everyone's post but I cannot find a chrome aftermarket Mag-seat lug for my Nismo wheels. McGard say they don't make them which is weird because it came with a McGard wheel lock from the dealer. Can't find a Gorilla lug either. Everyone I find is a cone seat. Does anyone know a brand for us simple folk that just wants a better looking lug on his stock Nismo???

Thanks!!!

osbornsm · 06-04-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Haugy

Okay I've read everyone's post but I cannot find a chrome aftermarket Mag-seat lug for my Nismo wheels. McGard say they don't make them which is weird because it came with a McGard wheel lock from the dealer. Can't find a Gorilla lug either. Everyone I find is a cone seat. Does anyone know a brand for us simple folk that just wants a better looking lug on his stock Nismo???

Thanks!!!

No such animal. Nissan used mutant lug nuts on the OEM wheels.

Want different lugs, get different wheels.

Haugy · 06-04-2015, 01:20 PM

Ah!!! I'm not crazy but now I'm disappointed. Thank you for ending my tormented search!!!

onzedge · 06-04-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yes. no btw, thread pitch is also wrong.

strike 3

LennyK · 10-03-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Waiz

Not sure how you can have such an informative thread then not mention why you wouldn't run Muteki's? Their steel line is more than capable and I have been running them for 2 years without issue as have several others

You should also add McGard and Gorilla lug nuts to your thread, plenty of people run either and are a good option instead of paying $200 on a set of JDM lugs that don't offer you anyting else more than a fashion statement

You should also mention that the maxium torque spec for our lugs is 80 ft/lb and a torque wrench should always be used

Great Info - I Also Use GORILLA Lugs & Locks - OEM Rims Torqued To 85#...

LennyK · 10-05-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Haugy

Okay I've read everyone's post but I cannot find a chrome aftermarket Mag-seat lug for my Nismo wheels. McGard say they don't make them which is weird because it came with a McGard wheel lock from the dealer. Can't find a Gorilla lug either. Everyone I find is a cone seat. Does anyone know a brand for us simple folk that just wants a better looking lug on his stock Nismo???

Thanks!!!

Not Sure About NISMO Wheels...
These Will Fit Nissan OEM Aluminum Mags...

JARblue · 10-05-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

Great Info - I Also Use GORILLA Lugs & Locks - OEM Rims Torqued To 85#...

Those are not the correct locks for stock wheels (Nismo, Sport, or Base). The only locks that work PROPERLY are the Nissan ones

I can assure you those are not seated properly and could possibly damage your wheels or fail

If you don't believe me, try torquing them down more. And then some more. The washer will bend because they don't seat correctly. Ask DEpointfive0.

LennyK · 10-05-2015, 04:19 PM

[QUOTE=JARblue;3322672]Those are not the correct locks for stock wheels (Nismo, Sport, or Base). The only locks that work PROPERLY are the Nissan ones

How about these "Lock Nuts" on a 2010 Touring Roadster - Gorilla site says they will work...

05-12-2015, 04:54 PM	#127 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yes. no btw, thread pitch is also wrong. strike 3 onzedge likes this.

06-03-2015, 06:57 PM	#128 (permalink)
Haugy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370Z Nismo blk Rep Power: 14	Aftermarket chrome lugs for 370Z Nismo wheels Okay I've read everyone's post but I cannot find a chrome aftermarket Mag-seat lug for my Nismo wheels. McGard say they don't make them which is weird because it came with a McGard wheel lock from the dealer. Can't find a Gorilla lug either. Everyone I find is a cone seat. Does anyone know a brand for us simple folk that just wants a better looking lug on his stock Nismo??? Thanks!!!

06-04-2015, 01:20 PM	#130 (permalink)
Haugy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370Z Nismo blk Rep Power: 14	Aftermarket chrome lugs for 370Z Nismo wheels Ah!!! I'm not crazy but now I'm disappointed. Thank you for ending my tormented search!!! osbornsm likes this.

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