Colored Lug Nuts For Stock Rims

ClemsonWill · 04-04-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

my next question is, a two parter... a) why doesn't anyone make an AM acorn style? and B) is there a reason to have one over the other?

I don't understand this either. Even looking at other forums seems like there is a significant demand for different lug nuts that work witht he stock wheels. Someone needs to contact muteki.

Mike · 04-04-2011, 07:50 PM

I think noone offers them because most people who change lugnuts also change wheels, and very few OEMs use our style of lugnut.

As to why Nissan uses this style lugnut on the 370 and GTR, its only speculation on my part, but they do offer more surface contact area so probably hold a little better. Either that or Mr K's grandson owns an odd shaped lugnut factory.

FLYZ · 04-23-2012, 02:07 PM

Is it safe to assume that over the last year (since the last post here), no one has released any colored lugs that fit the OEM wheels (Rays 19", specifically)?

sixpax · 04-23-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo221

yeah but the problem with just doing the tops is that my rims are going to be black. I think the silver sides would stand out alittle.

that actually might look rather cool, in my opinion. two tone. you would have to be standing pretty close to them to notice though.

twinturbonet · 05-25-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FLYZ

Is it safe to assume that over the last year (since the last post here), no one has released any colored lugs that fit the OEM wheels (Rays 19", specifically)?

I'm still wondering this myself.

FuszNissan · 05-25-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I think noone offers them because most people who change lugnuts also change wheels, and very few OEMs use our style of lugnut.

As to why Nissan uses this style lugnut on the 370 and GTR, its only speculation on my part, but they do offer more surface contact area so probably hold a little better. Either that or Mr K's grandson owns an odd shaped lugnut factory.

Could you powdercoat stock lugs? I'm assuming they would have to be sand blasted first.

daisuke149 · 05-25-2012, 11:42 AM

Zcarman had a unique and cheap solution to this. ill see if i can track him down to post. he put a cap over the lugnuts.

twinturbonet · 05-25-2012, 02:45 PM

I wouldn't mind putting caps/covers over my lugs, but they would have to look metalized... because I've seen some caps that are rubber looking and they just look stupid.

Nismo221 · 05-25-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I think noone offers them because most people who change lugnuts also change wheels, and very few OEMs use our style of lugnut.

As to why Nissan uses this style lugnut on the 370 and GTR, its only speculation on my part, but they do offer more surface contact area so probably hold a little better. Either that or Mr K's grandson owns an odd shaped lugnut factory.

Could I use a GTRs stock lugs on my Nismo rims then?

ben1620 · 05-29-2012, 10:36 PM

What about these?

Black Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts

FuszNissan · 05-29-2012, 11:03 PM

Your wheels would fall off.

You need something that look like this with the washer..

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370z/popup_image.php?pID=5416&osCsid=jvh1pmrhc1a00hjfji rpoo88d4&imageNum=1

Alstann · 05-29-2012, 11:15 PM

I was thinking about a cheap solution to this, but I was unsure of the mechanics behind it.

What if someone were to mill on a CNC some "adapters", that had a concave acorn area, and still had a flat part that also went into the wheel hole? So basically, you could use any aftermarket lug nug with this adapter, and the adapter would ensure a snug, tight fit. I couldn't imagine it would be hard to mill at all - if I still had access to a machine shop, I would love to give it a shot. Just use some billets of aluminium or something.

Here is a quick drawing of what I mean:

This would be one solid piece of metal, or it could have another washer so it can freespin like the stock ones.

EDIT: I'm an idiot. I completely forgot about lathes. This would be so easy, it's not even funny.

twinturbonet · 05-30-2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alstann

I was thinking about a cheap solution to this, but I was unsure of the mechanics behind it.

What if someone were to mill on a CNC some "adapters, that had a concave acorn area, and still had a flat part that also went into the wheel hole? So basically, you could use any aftermarket lug nug with this adapter, and the adapter would ensure a snug, tight fit. I couldn't imagine it would be hard to mill at all - if I still access to a machine shop, I would love to give it a shot. Just use some billets of aluminium or something.

Here is a quick drawing of what I mean:

This would be one solid piece of metal, or it could have another washer so it can freespin like the stock ones.

Someone get this man a machine shop!

Alstann · 05-30-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbonet

Someone get this man a machine shop!

Haha, I noticed you're in South Florida, hello there!

I'm actually gonna look into this for us. I did 2 years of CAD/CAM in high school, and was also close with the teacher. As such, I had pretty much unlimited access to computer mills and lathes. If I could use the lathe, alongside just a rod of aluminium, this would be a walk in the park. I could procure sets of 20 at a time.

Unfortunately, it's summer, so that plan is out the window.

I'm gonna look into local machine shops or something, at least until my university term starts up again in Fall - there is a machine shop on campus I'm sure I could get some access to.

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I think noone offers them because most people who change lugnuts also change wheels, and very few OEMs use our style of lugnut. As to why Nissan uses this style lugnut on the 370 and GTR, its only speculation on my part, but they do offer more surface contact area so probably hold a little better. Either that or Mr K's grandson owns an odd shaped lugnut factory. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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twinturbonet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Age: 41 Posts: 335 Drives: 11' Z #024 - SFZCC Rep Power: 13	I wouldn't mind putting caps/covers over my lugs, but they would have to look metalized... because I've seen some caps that are rubber looking and they just look stupid. __________________

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Your wheels would fall off. You need something that look like this with the washer.. http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370z/popup_image.php?pID=5416&osCsid=jvh1pmrhc1a00hjfji rpoo88d4&imageNum=1 __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Zcarman had a unique and cheap solution to this. ill see if i can track him down to post. he put a cap over the lugnuts.

05-29-2012, 11:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I was thinking about a cheap solution to this, but I was unsure of the mechanics behind it. What if someone were to mill on a CNC some "adapters", that had a concave acorn area, and still had a flat part that also went into the wheel hole? So basically, you could use any aftermarket lug nug with this adapter, and the adapter would ensure a snug, tight fit. I couldn't imagine it would be hard to mill at all - if I still had access to a machine shop, I would love to give it a shot. Just use some billets of aluminium or something. Here is a quick drawing of what I mean: This would be one solid piece of metal, or it could have another washer so it can freespin like the stock ones. EDIT: I'm an idiot. I completely forgot about lathes. This would be so easy, it's not even funny. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo Last edited by Alstann; 05-30-2012 at 08:31 AM.

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