Volk lugnuts on Sports Rays

jgvill · 11-20-2010, 04:26 PM

Anyone use Volk lugnuts w/ the Sports pkg wheels?

xbigb4ller69z · 11-20-2010, 04:35 PM

I just ordered mines from concept z performance. I got the black volks (short) because I have spacers on my wheels.

ZForce · 11-20-2010, 04:45 PM

These for $120?

Any pics?

Rays Short Version Lug Nuts 35mm - 370Z - performance parts

TreeSemdyZee · 11-20-2010, 07:00 PM

Not a good idea. Aftermarket lugs have a different shape that contacts the wheel. Could cause damage.

ClemsonWill · 11-20-2010, 07:17 PM

I agree. You should not use these lugs with your stock wheels.

butdamnbrian · 11-20-2010, 07:22 PM

most often, OEM wheels use ball-shape lugs, and aftermarket wheels use acorn/tapered lugs:

jgvill · 11-20-2010, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butdamnbrian

most often, OEM wheels use ball-shape lugs, and aftermarket wheels use acorn/tapered lugs:

The Sports pkg wheels are made by Rays so I think the Rays lugnuts will fit w/ no problem at all. I also checked Nissan's locking lug nut part no. 999W2-JT000 (for the 370Z) and they are tapered.

Trips · 11-20-2010, 10:23 PM

The stock correct lugs are flat with a washer and are not acorn style.
the acorn style locking lugs were for the 350 not 370, there was a tsb to correct this
Only the early 09's had this issue, so any available aftermarket lugs must be a flat washer style to fit correctly on the stock ray wheels.

http://www.the370z.com/images/servic.../NTB09-024.pdf

ZCarMan · 11-21-2010, 07:19 AM

I along with others who have powedercoated their stock Rays black have long been seeking a vendor that makes the proper flat washer type lug nuts to fit in black. Volk does not make them or I should say several months back when I powdercoated my Rays, they did not, nor did anyone else. Volk at that time only manufactured the stock chrome lugss that come with them and are available from Nissan parts vendors. If anyone finds a vendor that does manufacture them in the correct fitment in black, this would be good news.

kenchan · 11-21-2010, 07:20 AM

Wat triple said. Don't use tapered lugs on your stock wheels. They are completely different by design.

Factory wheels are hubcentric.
Aftermarket wheels are lugcentric.

xbigb4ller69z · 11-21-2010, 10:43 AM

So I won't be able to use those at all because they damage the stock wheels? So which lug nuts should I run If I'm currently running 15MM spacers in the front and 20MM spacers in the rear.

Great... so it looks like I have to send those back then.

Trips · 11-21-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbigb4ller69z

So I won't be able to use those at all because they damage the stock wheels? So which lug nuts should I run If I'm currently running 15MM spacers in the front and 20MM spacers in the rear.

Great... so it looks like I have to send those back then.

Yes, Use the stock flat washer style lugs.
Paint the lugs and your done.
The End.

TipsZ · 11-21-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbigb4ller69z

So I won't be able to use those at all because they damage the stock wheels? So which lug nuts should I run If I'm currently running 15MM spacers in the front and 20MM spacers in the rear.

Great... so it looks like I have to send those back then.

That is correct. The tapered design provide less contact area and will actually pop off under pressure. For the Rays you MUST have the flat-style washer lugs .. if anyone finds a vendor who provides them .. please let the 370z community know!

xbigb4ller69z · 11-21-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TipsZ

That is correct. The tapered design provide less contact area and will actually pop off under pressure. For the Rays you MUST have the flat-style washer lugs .. if anyone finds a vendor who provides them .. please let the 370z community know!

So there isn't 1 VENDOR that actually sells those? I'm not sure why concept z performance would advertise those lug nuts to be compatible with the factory wheels. That really sucks, so basically anyone can go and steal this rims.

Solution: go and buy aftermarket wheels???

Paul_S · 11-21-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I along with others who have powedercoated their stock Rays black have long been seeking a vendor that makes the proper flat washer type lug nuts to fit in black. Volk does not make them or I should say several months back when I powdercoated my Rays, they did not, nor did anyone else. Volk at that time only manufactured the stock chrome lugss that come with them and are available from Nissan parts vendors. If anyone finds a vendor that does manufacture them in the correct fitment in black, this would be good news.

I'm interested to know this too.

One question - on the Anniversary cars are the nuts darker to suite the gun metal wheels? If this is the case they might be a good option (not sure of the Nissan price though!)

11-20-2010, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
jgvill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cali Posts: 89 Drives: 40th Anniv Z Rep Power: 16	Volk lugnuts on Sports Rays Anyone use Volk lugnuts w/ the Sports pkg wheels?

11-20-2010, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	I just ordered mines from concept z performance. I got the black volks (short) because I have spacers on my wheels. __________________ Eibach pro kit/ Stillen sway bars / SPC rear camber arms / F.I. 12" CBE / GTM TT / Southbend clutch stg 3 / ProSport Gauges/ ZSpeed Performance Heavy Duty Concentric Slave Cylinder / Twin Oil Coolers. / Tuned by HP Logic

11-20-2010, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	I agree. You should not use these lugs with your stock wheels. __________________ Slightly modded

11-20-2010, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	The stock correct lugs are flat with a washer and are not acorn style. the acorn style locking lugs were for the 350 not 370, there was a tsb to correct this Only the early 09's had this issue, so any available aftermarket lugs must be a flat washer style to fit correctly on the stock ray wheels. http://www.the370z.com/images/servic.../NTB09-024.pdf __________________ Last edited by Trips; 11-20-2010 at 10:49 PM.

11-21-2010, 07:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	I along with others who have powedercoated their stock Rays black have long been seeking a vendor that makes the proper flat washer type lug nuts to fit in black. Volk does not make them or I should say several months back when I powdercoated my Rays, they did not, nor did anyone else. Volk at that time only manufactured the stock chrome lugss that come with them and are available from Nissan parts vendors. If anyone finds a vendor that does manufacture them in the correct fitment in black, this would be good news. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

11-20-2010, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	These for $120? Any pics? Rays Short Version Lug Nuts 35mm - 370Z - performance parts

11-20-2010, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Not a good idea. Aftermarket lugs have a different shape that contacts the wheel. Could cause damage.

11-20-2010, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 14	most often, OEM wheels use ball-shape lugs, and aftermarket wheels use acorn/tapered lugs:

11-21-2010, 07:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Wat triple said. Don't use tapered lugs on your stock wheels. They are completely different by design. Factory wheels are hubcentric. Aftermarket wheels are lugcentric.

11-21-2010, 10:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	So I won't be able to use those at all because they damage the stock wheels? So which lug nuts should I run If I'm currently running 15MM spacers in the front and 20MM spacers in the rear. Great... so it looks like I have to send those back then. __________________ Eibach pro kit/ Stillen sway bars / SPC rear camber arms / F.I. 12" CBE / GTM TT / Southbend clutch stg 3 / ProSport Gauges/ ZSpeed Performance Heavy Duty Concentric Slave Cylinder / Twin Oil Coolers. / Tuned by HP Logic

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