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Alu Wheel nuts..
Aluminum wheel nuts..
Besides the potential to cross thread these or the shop using an impact are there any other downsides to aluminum wheel nuts? I am thinking for a DD I probably shouldn't bother with Alu, but would like to hear opinions. Thanks
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Dont ever let a shop use an impact gun on aluminum or titanium lug nuts. In the past i have always told the shop to only put the lugs on by hand..this also greatly reduces scratching and marring the lugs.
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our racing alu lug nuts are DESIGNED to be impacted...many are Cheap junk and they just put a high price tag...
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I've used aluminum lugs (designed for racing, not looks) on my Miata for the last several years with no problems. I always use a cordless impact to remove and install them, but use a torque wrench for the final torque. Nobody touches them but me, and I'm always very careful with them.
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