Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 07:00 PM

Hmmmm, interesting....because I dont think I have any threads to thread this tool ONTO...I think it was broken off right at the tip of both studs...

Or, wait, do you thread it onto the remaining lugnut?

SoCal 370Z · 04-05-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Or, wait, do you thread it onto the remaining lugnut?

Yes.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Yes.

Interesting. Alrighty. I have some ideas to protect it, so, we'll see. Either way, I hope the dealer will do the job.

SoCal 370Z · 04-05-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Interesting. Alrighty. I have some ideas to protect it, so, we'll see. Either way, I hope the dealer will do the job.

Unfortunately, there are other styles too that can be used to remove wheel locks. Wheel locks, at best, simply slow down the theft process a bit.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Unfortunately, there are other styles too that can be used to remove wheel locks. Wheel locks, at best, simply slow down the theft process a bit.

Oh, I know - I totally agree, too. I sometimes think they are a waste.

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, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcastellanos

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

If they are torqued properly then you dont ever have to check them unless you remove a wheel, or see one loose. I personally like to check mine visually occassionally, and check the torque before long road trips.

ChrisSlicks · 04-05-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Hmmmm, interesting....because I dont think I have any threads to thread this tool ONTO...I think it was broken off right at the tip of both studs...

Or, wait, do you thread it onto the remaining lugnut?

It's a very hard steel designed to cut its way into the smooth surface of the nut. Think of it kind of like a thread cutter die, only in reverse.

I'm hoping the dealer will do it for you, that way if they scratch the rim you can make them pay to refinish it.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It's a very hard steel designed to cut it's way into the smooth surface of the nut. Think of it kind of like a thread cutter die, only in reverse.

I'm hoping the dealer will do it for you, that way if they scratch the rim you can make them pay to refinish it.

Agreed.

JoeyD · 04-06-2009, 11:00 AM

I got mine fixed this morning. It took about an hour (they also had to program my second key FOB:takes a LONG time). No scuffs or scratches on the wheel, and a brand new stud; it's like nothing ever happened. I warned the dealer that this was not an isolated problem and they are considering removal of locking lugs on all their 370Zs.

SoCal 370Z · 04-06-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyD

I got mine fixed this morning. It took about an hour (they also had to program my second key FOB:takes a LONG time). No scuffs or scratches on the wheel, and a brand new stud; it's like nothing ever happened. I warned the dealer that this was not an isolated problem and they are considering removal of locking lugs on all their 370Zs.

I can't help wonder whether the dealer, the first go around, simply loosened and removed one of your lugs to be replaced by the locking lug versus properly loosening all the lugs and then applying the proper torque to each lug?

Glad to hear it's fixed!

iceman21_23 · 04-06-2009, 12:32 PM

okay guys so i have a question i was given a set of locking lugs by my dealer... are these the ones your talking about?

here is pictures of the package they gave me

SoCal 370Z · 04-06-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

... are these the ones your talking about?

Yes. And people the locking lugs must have the same profile, washer, depth, etc, as the other lug nuts. This wheel was designed with a lug/washer style nut. You will not get the proper torque on the rims if they are different style lug nuts.

JoeyD · 04-06-2009, 12:47 PM

Yeah, those are the ones. I'm interested to know what wheels the other failures were on. Mine has the base 18's.

ChrisSlicks · 04-06-2009, 12:51 PM

Mine was on the sport wheels, but the locks look like they were for a 350Z.

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JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 188	I got mine fixed this morning. It took about an hour (they also had to program my second key FOB:takes a LONG time). No scuffs or scratches on the wheel, and a brand new stud; it's like nothing ever happened. I warned the dealer that this was not an isolated problem and they are considering removal of locking lugs on all their 370Zs. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

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iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	okay guys so i have a question i was given a set of locking lugs by my dealer... are these the ones your talking about? here is pictures of the package they gave me Last edited by iceman21_23; 04-06-2009 at 12:38 PM.

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JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 188	Yeah, those are the ones. I'm interested to know what wheels the other failures were on. Mine has the base 18's. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

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