Aftermarket Lug Nuts on Stock Sport Wheels

NitrousZ34

Is it possible to put Rays lug nuts, or any other aftermarket lug, on sport wheels? I'm pretty sure I saw a nismo on craigslist that had red rays lug nuts so I was wondering if I could order a set for my Z. Thanks

DEpointfive0

If you want your wheels/studs to break, yes

DEpointfive0

Lug nuts for sport wheels?

rays anodized lug nuts on factory wheels,

Oh and don't try to get ANY aftermarket wheel locks, if you can't find my posts as to why you can't, I'll go back and look into it... All I know is I have tried every lock I can get my hands on, and NONE work

DEpointfive0

... Now I feel like a prick, (I knew I saw your name somewhere) sorry OP, just remembered which thread it was for...


I'm in the process of acquiring an extra set of OEM lugs to test powdercoating them for a good friend. When I have a finished result, I'll keep you posted, if then you want them PC'd I'm in SoCal too!

NitrousZ34

Lol no worries buddy! When i was browsing craigslist i SWORE i saw someone selling their nismo that said it had red rays lug nuts. I didn't check the links you posted but I will when I'm done typing this. Let me know how the PC process works for you. Any estimation on how much it would cost? I would worry about it peeling off whenever you go to take the wheel on/off. Hey, if it works then it would be cheaper going that route rather than buying expensive lugs. Thanks man keep me posted!

Japanjay

Just get the nipples of the factory painted to the color you want. That is what I did. Look likes aftermarket and no worries about chipping when you crank down on them since the socket makes no contact on the nipple.

NitrousZ34

Do you have pictures you could post up? I could probably just have my dad do that... Does it look like the whole lug is the color of the nipple or can you tell that it is grey underneath?
Feel free to post pics in my thread if you have any

DEpointfive0

Exactly the plan!

NitrousZ34

Woot Woot! Thanks guys! Great help guys. Sorry I didn't search better for my answers. I'm thinking about having my paint guy do my strut bar in white, and my lugs in blue. I have a PW Z so I think it will flow nicely

NitrousZ34

I repped both of you guys. Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

DEpointfive0

JapanJay has a blue car with an ORANGE strut bar with ORANGE wheels with a blue pin stripe and blue lugs, LOL

NitrousZ34

His album just popped up on the home page. Weird how that works lol
How much do you think a strut bar would be to paint? Would you recommend getting it painted or powder coated?

DEpointfive0

It doesn't make a difference, it's not a high wear item too, so you'll be ok with paint

If you need anything, feel free to text me (310)eight nine three-4207

NitrousZ34

Does the texture look different between paint and PC? Say you and I each painted our bars, one with paint and the other got it PC, would you be able to tell the difference between the two? Would there be a price difference between the two? Sorry for all the questions, I just like fully understanding things
Thanks brotha I'll put your number in my phone right now. Whats your name so I can save it. PM me if you don't want to give it out.

DEpointfive0

Lol, my name and number is PLASTERED on this forum
Andrew


Honestly, you can't tell if something is PC'd vs painted

Price difference? Maybe? It's 95% the prep work you pay for. And powdercoating is baked on