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Double4Free · 10-07-2014, 06:44 PM

Similar question I posted on another thread. Would the OEM lugs work with steel rims for the wintertime? It seems as though the tapering would fit, but im not entirely sure. I would really appreciate someone more knowledgeable on the subject to chime in.

calibrz · 10-07-2014, 07:17 PM

I had a whole set of D1 spec lug nut got from ebay for $20 2 years ago.. and it still works like charm. not thing wrong and no worry about kids steal the lug nut on the street.

mav1178 · 10-07-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Double4Free

Similar question I posted on another thread. Would the OEM lugs work with steel rims for the wintertime? It seems as though the tapering would fit, but im not entirely sure. I would really appreciate someone more knowledgeable on the subject to chime in.

yes.

-alex

OmarGC · 10-07-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Kics R26 on everything :P

Fixed

Readytoxplod · 10-08-2014, 01:04 PM

TSW and most aftermarket wheels include new lugnuts btw, usually higher quality than the oem ones and meant to fit the wheels.

stonenewt · 10-08-2014, 01:07 PM

How do people rate McGard lug nuts?

Dave-ROR · 10-08-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stonenewt

How do people rate McGard lug nuts?

They work just fine.

I have a few sets of BRZ fitment lugnuts somewhere, I should dump them here for cheap. Just normal closed chrome whatever random cheap tire rack supplied stuff.

And some Kics I need to sell soon.. pre car sale... or maybe post car sale.

ZionsWrath · 10-08-2014, 05:02 PM

I bought some mcguard nuts for my first set of enkeis. They seemed to fit fine.

I got some enkeis from tire rack and the lugs they sent me seemed to fit way better. they thread on by hand so easy where the mcguard have a slight resistance.

I just used the ones tirerack sent me now.

Also tirerack told me the ones they sent will work OEM and Enkei but the OEM lugs will not work with enkei.

I can see this as the nuts they sent me are much "deeper".

ANyway, conclusion, find out what lugs tire rack uses they are good

Shankenstein · 10-08-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

I bought some mcguard nuts for my first set of enkeis. They seemed to fit fine.

I got some enkeis from tire rack and the lugs they sent me seemed to fit way better. they thread on by hand so easy where the mcguard have a slight resistance.

I just used the ones tirerack sent me now.

Also tirerack told me the ones they sent will work OEM and Enkei but the OEM lugs will not work with enkei.

I can see this as the nuts they sent me are much "deeper".

ANyway, conclusion, find out what lugs tire rack uses they are good

Singular data point. I ran the Tire Rack lug nuts that came with my RPF1s, and they appeared to be equivalent or better than stock. After 1.5 yrs of monthly autocross and winter tire swapping, they have stripped a few studs (1 spinning freely, and 3 with threads sheared off).

While it's entirely possible that it was technician error (read: shops with impact wrenches set to kill)... just be vigilant about inspecting and cleaning them. Been maintaining our family's cars for 15+ years now without similar issues.

Poodles · 10-08-2014, 11:00 PM

I've never seen a lug nut strip that wasn't installed wrong (i.e. some monkey with an impact gun)

PeterFRS · 10-08-2014, 11:38 PM

yeah just make sure to hand tighten with fingers for first few turns to make sure it is indeed on properly then go wild with whatever tool of your choice upto the torque spec.
Here is my recommendation for lug nuts at an affordable price:

/thread lol kidding..my 0.02

DrDuquette · 10-15-2015, 05:38 PM

My stock lugs seem to be corroding on the inside. White stuff. Is that good? Also a comment on stock lugs. They are socket shaped and then the seat it shaved out of it. So the seat has edges that look like it with be tough on the finish of the wheels. That worries me. Rays has W1712125B $100-150 set that has one special lock per wheel. Look like good quality. Any thoughts?Attachment 122851

why? · 10-15-2015, 08:41 PM

Rays are good but expensive. Good thread for a list of good lug nuts. Not sure if you really care about weight, but it does list all the good lug nuts you can get for our cars.

Ammunition · 10-15-2015, 09:03 PM

I think others have done a good job of answering your question. That being said - I would make sure you keep five of your OEM lug nuts in a little plastic bag in your glove box, or wherever - you will need them for the (OEM) spare tire if you should have to utilize it.

10-07-2014, 06:44 PM	#15
Double4Free Ashes to ashes. Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 236 Thanks: 11 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Similar question I posted on another thread. Would the OEM lugs work with steel rims for the wintertime? It seems as though the tapering would fit, but im not entirely sure. I would really appreciate someone more knowledgeable on the subject to chime in. __________________ It is in change that we find purpose.

10-07-2014, 07:17 PM	#16
calibrz Turbo 86 Join Date: May 2014 Drives: GT86 Location: Japan now Posts: 167 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a whole set of D1 spec lug nut got from ebay for $20 2 years ago.. and it still works like charm. not thing wrong and no worry about kids steal the lug nut on the street. __________________ 10 - 1 = 0 real math

10-08-2014, 05:02 PM	#22
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I bought some mcguard nuts for my first set of enkeis. They seemed to fit fine. I got some enkeis from tire rack and the lugs they sent me seemed to fit way better. they thread on by hand so easy where the mcguard have a slight resistance. I just used the ones tirerack sent me now. Also tirerack told me the ones they sent will work OEM and Enkei but the OEM lugs will not work with enkei. I can see this as the nuts they sent me are much "deeper". ANyway, conclusion, find out what lugs tire rack uses they are good __________________

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PeterFRS Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: FRS Location: NorthofBorder Posts: 236 Thanks: 82 Thanked 81 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah just make sure to hand tighten with fingers for first few turns to make sure it is indeed on properly then go wild with whatever tool of your choice upto the torque spec. Here is my recommendation for lug nuts at an affordable price: /thread lol kidding..my 0.02

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Ammunition Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: NW - PDX Posts: 808 Thanks: 853 Thanked 380 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I think others have done a good job of answering your question. That being said - I would make sure you keep five of your OEM lug nuts in a little plastic bag in your glove box, or wherever - you will need them for the (OEM) spare tire if you should have to utilize it.

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