Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

EYE ESS · 03-13-2012, 12:25 PM

The dealer decided to screw me over and said they wouldn't fix it for free. I called my friend who works for another Car dealer and he is going to remove the broken lock for me. I'll pay him in booze.

The next question is, since I refuse to get any wheel locks again, can you point me to the exact lug nut? I am going to order 4 to replace the locks. I want to make sure it matches the other lugs since I have the forged wheels from the sport package.

ChrisSlicks · 03-13-2012, 01:53 PM

You can pick them up at any Nissan or Infiniti dealer. Part #40224-JK00A

There is also an OEM replacement part by Dorman that is cheaper and looks identical in my opinion.

Dorman PN# 611294
Rockauto.com Search Link

EYE ESS · 03-15-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

You can pick them up at any Nissan or Infiniti dealer. Part #40224-JK00A

There is also an OEM replacement part by Dorman that is cheaper and looks identical in my opinion.

Dorman PN# 611294
Rockauto.com Search Link

is the quality identical?

ChrisSlicks · 03-16-2012, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EYE ESS

is the quality identical?

Yes, sold singularly.

LunaZ · 03-16-2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

This^

And you'd be surprised how little torque ~85 ft-lbs is when you do it with a torque wrench properly in small increments around the star. I cringe at places that use air tools to tighten wheel lug nuts, which is just about every mechanic shop in existence.

When ever I have a service that involves taking my wheels off, the first thing i do when I get home is I loosen all the lug nuts and then torque them properly by hand.

EYE ESS · 03-16-2012, 07:36 AM

My friend works for another dealership, he came out and took the broken lock off in 10 seconds with the same tool mentioned earlier in this thread. No damage to the wheel. I will not be going to be going to the crap service department at Nissan anymore. They wanted to charge 3 hours labor, new stud, and other misc bs just so that they could make commission.

I am going to order 4 lugs now, also I am going to invest in a torque wrench so that I can manually torque my own lugs in the future.

DEpointfive0 · 04-03-2012, 11:16 AM

I ordered the McGard wheel locks because of this recommendation... They are incorrect, you should take them off your car, they are just as dangerous as the incorrect ones people got... They aren't correct because the width isn't wide enough, they are so narrow they actually BENT the washers

Just my 2 cents

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

it did come with washers same one semtex has on his pic
does it matter if the ends are tapered????

MightyBobo · 04-03-2012, 11:29 AM

Wheel locks are friggen pointless anyway. If people want your wheels, they'll get em.

DEpointfive0 · 04-16-2012, 10:49 AM

I agree completely, but if it persuades the guy who's gonna jack my rims to jack YOUR rims because you only have 1 set of wheel locks vs my 3 sets, then I'll spend the extra $50 to do so...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Wheel locks are friggen pointless anyway. If people want your wheels, they'll get em.

benson · 12-24-2012, 12:01 PM

Not having read this thread I took my recently purchased 2010 Touring/Sport Z to a local shop and had them install wheel spacers, 20s and 15s.

When I picked up my car they were unable to tighten the two rear wheel locks. They were just spinning and wouldn't go on or off. They said the fronts were fine. He said to come back the next day, but I went to Nissan instead and they told me all four studs were spinning. They were the wrong wheel locks of course.

My question, is this the installers fault, did they over-torque the wheel locks? Why did only these four studs wind up spinning if they were not over-tourqued?

My dealer tracked the record of the car and found the original selling dealer installed the wrong locks so I should get it warrantied. They will speak with the Nissan service rep this week.

The dealer says they will drill the studs out from the back. Is this the best way to get them out?

Felix 808 · 12-24-2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benson

The dealer says they will drill the studs out from the back. Is this the best way to get them out?

It's going to be about the only safe way with the wheel still on. They could try to split the locks from the front, but that would risk damage to the rim.

benson · 12-27-2012, 12:39 PM

I recently purchased 2010 Touring/Sport Z and took it to a local shop and had them install wheel spacers, 20s and 15s.

When I picked up my car they were unable to tighten the two rear wheel locks. They were just spinning and wouldn't go on or off. They said the fronts were fine. He said to come back the next day, but I went to Nissan instead and they told me all four studs with wheel locks were spinning. They were the wrong wheel locks of course.

My question, is this the installers fault, did they over-torque the wheel locks? Why did only these four studs wind up spinning if they were not over-tourqued?

My dealer tracked the record of the car and found the original selling dealer installed the wrong locks so I should get it warrantied. They will speak with the Nissan service rep this week.

The dealer says they will drill the studs out from the back. Is this the best way to get them out?

ak8905 · 03-17-2013, 02:09 PM

My 2013 370z nismo didn't come with wheel locks. I see in the TSB .pdf that the wheel locks are for 2009. Will these work on the 2013 nismo?

Mcastellanos · 05-24-2013, 09:29 PM

How often do u have to check if Ur custom rims are on tight when I bought them they said to check um every Hun miles is that true I worry the rim is always loose I don't want to brake a lug nut

makstraw · 06-16-2014, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benson

I recently purchased 2010 Touring/Sport Z and took it to a local shop and had them install wheel spacers, 20s and 15s.

When I picked up my car they were unable to tighten the two rear wheel locks. They were just spinning and wouldn't go on or off. They said the fronts were fine. He said to come back the next day, but I went to Nissan instead and they told me all four studs with wheel locks were spinning. They were the wrong wheel locks of course.

My question, is this the installers fault, did they over-torque the wheel locks? Why did only these four studs wind up spinning if they were not over-tourqued?

My dealer tracked the record of the car and found the original selling dealer installed the wrong locks so I should get it warrantied. They will speak with the Nissan service rep this week.

The dealer says they will drill the studs out from the back. Is this the best way to get them out?

Sounds like your wheel studs arnt long enough with the spacers added.... You can buy extended grade 8 wheel studs from Z1motorsports

03-13-2012, 12:25 PM	#181 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 13	The dealer decided to screw me over and said they wouldn't fix it for free. I called my friend who works for another Car dealer and he is going to remove the broken lock for me. I'll pay him in booze. The next question is, since I refuse to get any wheel locks again, can you point me to the exact lug nut? I am going to order 4 to replace the locks. I want to make sure it matches the other lugs since I have the forged wheels from the sport package. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX Last edited by EYE ESS; 03-13-2012 at 12:41 PM.

03-13-2012, 01:53 PM	#182 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You can pick them up at any Nissan or Infiniti dealer. Part #40224-JK00A There is also an OEM replacement part by Dorman that is cheaper and looks identical in my opinion. Dorman PN# 611294 Rockauto.com Search Link __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-16-2012, 07:36 AM	#186 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 13	My friend works for another dealership, he came out and took the broken lock off in 10 seconds with the same tool mentioned earlier in this thread. No damage to the wheel. I will not be going to be going to the crap service department at Nissan anymore. They wanted to charge 3 hours labor, new stud, and other misc bs just so that they could make commission. I am going to order 4 lugs now, also I am going to invest in a torque wrench so that I can manually torque my own lugs in the future. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

04-03-2012, 11:29 AM	#188 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Wheel locks are friggen pointless anyway. If people want your wheels, they'll get em. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-24-2012, 12:01 PM	#190 (permalink)
benson Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 4 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z CS A7 Rep Power: 14	wheel lock problem Not having read this thread I took my recently purchased 2010 Touring/Sport Z to a local shop and had them install wheel spacers, 20s and 15s. When I picked up my car they were unable to tighten the two rear wheel locks. They were just spinning and wouldn't go on or off. They said the fronts were fine. He said to come back the next day, but I went to Nissan instead and they told me all four studs were spinning. They were the wrong wheel locks of course. My question, is this the installers fault, did they over-torque the wheel locks? Why did only these four studs wind up spinning if they were not over-tourqued? My dealer tracked the record of the car and found the original selling dealer installed the wrong locks so I should get it warrantied. They will speak with the Nissan service rep this week. The dealer says they will drill the studs out from the back. Is this the best way to get them out?

12-27-2012, 12:39 PM	#192 (permalink)
benson Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 4 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z CS A7 Rep Power: 14	Spinning Wheel Studs I recently purchased 2010 Touring/Sport Z and took it to a local shop and had them install wheel spacers, 20s and 15s. When I picked up my car they were unable to tighten the two rear wheel locks. They were just spinning and wouldn't go on or off. They said the fronts were fine. He said to come back the next day, but I went to Nissan instead and they told me all four studs with wheel locks were spinning. They were the wrong wheel locks of course. My question, is this the installers fault, did they over-torque the wheel locks? Why did only these four studs wind up spinning if they were not over-tourqued? My dealer tracked the record of the car and found the original selling dealer installed the wrong locks so I should get it warrantied. They will speak with the Nissan service rep this week. The dealer says they will drill the studs out from the back. Is this the best way to get them out?

03-17-2013, 02:09 PM	#193 (permalink)
ak8905 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: totalled g37 Rep Power: 12	My 2013 370z nismo didn't come with wheel locks. I see in the TSB .pdf that the wheel locks are for 2009. Will these work on the 2013 nismo?

05-24-2013, 09:29 PM	#194 (permalink)
Mcastellanos Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	How often do u have to check if Ur custom rims are on tight when I bought them they said to check um every Hun miles is that true I worry the rim is always loose I don't want to brake a lug nut

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