Lug Nut Recomendations

[MisterSheep]

I will be picking up my first real set of wheels here shortly and need a couple of recomendations of lug nuts that are affordable and are good quality with a nice wheel lock. Not looking for anything cheap. What's out there?

Thanks in advanced

[cnk]

I've used McGard for as long as I can remember without any issues. I use their splined set and prefer closed ends with the salty roads we get in the winter.

[00NissanNinja]

+1 for McGard

[swarb]

+1 for mcgard
I prefer steel for strength.
decide open or closed end.
color/chrome plated.
steel or aluminum.

You can use the stock ones on after market wheels as the seat is the correct type. I have subaru locks if you are interested.
*edit stock lug nuts may not work*

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by swarb

+1 for mcgard
I prefer steel for strength.
decide open or closed end.
color/chrome plated.
steel or aluminum.

You can use the stock ones on after market wheels as the seat is the correct type. I have subaru locks if you are interested.

Subaru locks happen to be McGard too, fyi.

[Kami Speed]

A great set of lugs that are perfect for a nice set of wheels are the Project Kics R40 iConix 3-Piece. The bottom of the lug nut spins freely as to not overly scratch the wheels when tightening the lugs down. Made of forged steel. They also make them in Neo Chrome if you want a more stand out lug.

[Black Tire]

Originally Posted by swarb

You can use the stock ones on after market wheels as the seat is the correct type. I have subaru locks if you are interested.

Technically true, but this seat is not long enough in some cases. My stock lug nuts scratched marks in my RPF1's because of this.

[Kiske]

McGard, Rays, Muteki... they all work. Just pay attention to the torque spec. Many of the aftermarket lugs are not suitible for impact use and soooooooooooooo many will warp the locking keys trying. IIRC the Rays and Muteki's only torque to 65-85ft/lbs.

Also know that a set of locking lugs isn't going to stop anyone from taking your wheels. The keys are too common and easy to get. it's only going to stop the lazy theif. Really all they will do is make it take a bit longer for the theif to steal them which is a plus but, not by much.

[Joe-G]

Anything steel or chromoly. Dont waste your time on aluminum lug nuts. Beware of fakes, and cheap chinese made lug nuts... its not worth it.

[whataboutbob]

I have these http://counterspacegarage.com/produc...s-m12x125.html and they are very good. I cycle wheels on and off my car at least 6 times a month and they are still holding up great.

[dhsean]

Also looking for after market lugnuts. It looks like there are variations on the thread specifications. I assume the 1.25, 1.5, 2.0 is length but not sure about the M# (imagine thread pitch?) Would M12 x 1.5 Thread Size be correct?

Looking here:
http://shop.mcgard.com/products/auto...&price=1%2C100

[LOLS2K]

I definitely recommend a steel lug nut of your choice if you plan on doing continuous wheel install/uninstall (such as track set).

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by dhsean

Also looking for after market lugnuts. It looks like there are variations on the thread specifications. I assume the 1.25, 1.5, 2.0 is length but not sure about the M# (imagine thread pitch?) Would M12 x 1.5 Thread Size be correct?

Looking here:
http://shop.mcgard.com/products/auto...&price=1%2C100

M12 is the diameter of the stud, 12 mm. The second number is the thread pitch.

Our studs are 1.25 pitch.

So, you want M12 x 1.25.

[B-R-Z]

+1 for McGard

I bought them after my cheapy lugs from PepBoys started looking like crap after a few months.

They are holding up great and still look like new. The package comes with 16 regular nuts, and 4 locks. They are expensive on the site, I found mine for like $80 IIRC on ebay, brand new.

http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/comp...-storage-pouch