Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

MightyBobo · 04-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Got mine fixed this morning. Pity they didnt jack my wheel up w/ the curb rash on it

lol

I warned them, and they'll probably be removing them from all 370's.

ChrisSlicks · 04-06-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Got mine fixed this morning. Pity they didnt jack my wheel up w/ the curb rash on it

lol

I warned them, and they'll probably be removing them from all 370's.

Great news.

Did you have the same ones as Joey?

MightyBobo · 04-07-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Great news.

Did you have the same ones as Joey?

Yes, I did. They are Nissan-brand locks, and they did indeed think the 350Z's could be used on the 370's. They were definitely surprised when I said it didnt fit, but I think they will be removing them now, thankfully. I hope so, at least...

BTW, I think its worthy mentioning that, looking at the cheap metal that made these lugs up, I'd almost guarantee that in cold weather, they'd very likely snap when trying to take them off if it was an emergency!

wstar · 04-07-2009, 12:52 AM

I'm pretty sure I have the same ones pictured multiple times earlier too. They were on the car when I received it, presumably installed by the dealer. Seems to be some kind of standard-issue Nissan locking lug thing. I haven't had any issues yet, but I'd rather not have any in the future.

I hadn't thought about the fact that these don't have washers like the other lugs. Is this really an issue? Should I get them off the car?

SoCal 370Z · 04-07-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Should I get them off the car?

Yes. If you are using a locking lug that does not match the non-locking lug nuts, and one without a washer when the others have one, then the washerless locking lug is not seating on the rim properly; this affects torque values on the studs and hub, plus can damage your rim. If your dealer installed them, have your dealer replace them with the proper locking lugs.

MightyBobo · 04-07-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I'm pretty sure I have the same ones pictured multiple times earlier too. They were on the car when I received it, presumably installed by the dealer. Seems to be some kind of standard-issue Nissan locking lug thing. I haven't had any issues yet, but I'd rather not have any in the future.

I hadn't thought about the fact that these don't have washers like the other lugs. Is this really an issue? Should I get them off the car?

Yes - don't even waste time with them. Replace them with stockers and tell the dealership that you want a new set when ones specifically for the 370Z come out. They seriously are crap.

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I'm pretty sure I have the same ones pictured multiple times earlier too. They were on the car when I received it, presumably installed by the dealer. Seems to be some kind of standard-issue Nissan locking lug thing. I haven't had any issues yet, but I'd rather not have any in the future. I hadn't thought about the fact that these don't have washers like the other lugs. Is this really an issue? Should I get them off the car? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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