newToIs250

Hello all

Im in the final process of ordering winter wheel setup, tires, rims, tpms( this was much more complicated than i thought).

I want to ask you guys a question regarding lug nuts

I was told that i would need new lug nuts that my oem might not fit. So he suggested some chromed gorilla tuner lug nuts (spline i think he said)

What type of lug nuts should i look for steel, aluminum,titanium, chrome? I dont know the advantages or disadvantages. I Was also thinking i might want a different colour than the oem to differentiate the two sets.

What did you guys get?
Any help would be much appreciated

Thank you

Kenstyle

I got the black chrome "McGard 65557BK Chrome/Black SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels." These are made of steel. Compared to aluminum lug nuts, they're heavier but should be sturdier.

http://www.mcgard.com/component/hika...-4-valve-stems

newToIs250

thank you, this is good to know

Dark9t316

Make sure you find out what type is lug nut is needed. OEM is mag type, and the link above is for cone type which a lot of aftermarket rims uses.

newToIs250

Thank you

I found this link and it explains lots and lots of differences...

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...05454873,d.dmo

Its a pdf download

Thanks

newToIs250

I have a question

With after market lugs and wheels, do you change your own wheels with a torque wrench or do you have the mechanic change the wheels using electric/air torque machine?

Much appreciated and thanks

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

type:
spline lugs - driven by grooves on the lugs + a universal key that fits all the lugs

material:
- aluminum: cheap, light, but will strip if not handled carefully. you cannot use an impact gun on these. forged aluminum on the other hand are expensive, light, and still cant use an impact gun.
- steel: cheap, heavy duty, and will last forever. but they're heavy. my personal choice of lugs
- titanium: expensive, light, and will last longer than your car.

finish:
-chrome: a nice hard finish
-anodized/colored: more "tuner" orientated. personally i like the colored ones vs chrome

anthonys2r

iTrader: (1)

Project Kics R40. Done deal

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

i dont think he wants to blow $200+ on a set for his winter wheels

... but i'm getting them. lol r40 iconix

newToIs250

Lolol

these lug nuts cost more than 1 rim. Lol not for winter

Thanks

anthonys2r

iTrader: (1)

^^ both true, but if you decide to go aftermarket later down the line for your non winters, at least you will have quality lug nuts ready to go and in hand.

peteharvey

Remove nuts with a cordless torque wrench, but fasten nuts to the correct torque rating with a manual torque wrench.
Initially, I lightly fasten the nuts quickly by half pressing on the cordless torque wrench; the final tightening is done by a manual torque wrench to the correct torque setting recommended by the manual.

desu

I have both the gorilla spline drive lugs and r40 project kics revos in black. I think both are great, depends how much you want to spend and if a two piece lug matters to you. I'd go for steel though, those aluminum anodized ones tend to be softer just imo.

bionictony

i used to have gorilla spine drive lugs. They are good. the packaging says never to use an impact wrench, so i never did. i used a torque wrench to remove and tighten. the socket key is thin and never broke on me. i've heard of cracked sockets because of power tools or overtorquing.

Imprezario

I use OEM nuts - steel, bulletproof and heavy like hell - with the stock rims for winter. Impact wrench OK )

For my summer RAYS wheels I use cone type 17 HEX steel nuts. Remove and tighten them ONLY by hand using the precise manual torque wrench. No damage for the wheels or nuts and peace of mind guaranteed