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Leonardo · 10-22-2019, 02:21 PM

Yes, Aluminum lug nuts are safe for DD. (insert the word quality in this sentence)

I tried a set of cheap aluminum lug nuts, used them for one set of tires, and threw them away. Went back to steel.

Aluminum on aluminum contact can cause galling. I wouldn't worry about it happening at all with the steel studs.

EDIT: After seeing the pic below of the lug nut fused to the stud; this is something to consider...

10-22-2019, 02:21 PM	#2
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yes, Aluminum lug nuts are safe for DD. (insert the word quality in this sentence) I tried a set of cheap aluminum lug nuts, used them for one set of tires, and threw them away. Went back to steel. Aluminum on aluminum contact can cause galling. I wouldn't worry about it happening at all with the steel studs. EDIT: After seeing the pic below of the lug nut fused to the stud; this is something to consider... __________________ I LIKE TIRES! Last edited by Leonardo; 10-22-2019 at 02:39 PM.