Lug Nuts - The definitive guide

LennyK · 10-05-2015, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Why not just get the factory ones?

I Have OEM (Powder Coated) Wheel Nuts and McGuard Locks On It Now...
Looking To Add A Little "Chrome - Bling" To My Wheels...

LennyK · 10-06-2015, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Why not just get the factory ones?

What About DORMAN 611-294 To Replace OEM?

JARblue · 10-06-2015, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyK

What About DORMAN 611-294 To Replace OEM?

Get whatever you want man.

I'm just trying to tell you that the ONLY locks that work PROPERLY on the Z stock wheels are the Nissan ones. The thread I linked has part numbers for US and CA versions (the CA packaging is also in French - that's the only difference).

LennyK · 10-06-2015, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Get whatever you want man.

I'm just trying to tell you that the ONLY locks that work PROPERLY on the Z stock wheels are the Nissan ones. The thread I linked has part numbers for US and CA versions (the CA packaging is also in French - that's the only difference).

I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP - I DO - I'M JUST TRYING TO SORT THINGS OUT
The DORMAN 611-294 - Directly Cross Reference Nissan #40224-JKOOA
So Your Saying They Are NOT The Same????
NISSAN Parts Are Expensive!!!!
Somebody Makes These NUTS For NISSAN...
For $8 Each I'll Keep Mine (Sorry Nissan)...

Why Are My Wheel Nuts "Powder Coated"? BUT I Cant Find Any Reference To Them Here (Or Anywhere Else)

Voice59 · 10-25-2015, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Get whatever you want man.

I'm just trying to tell you that the ONLY locks that work PROPERLY on the Z stock wheels are the Nissan ones. The thread I linked has part numbers for US and CA versions (the CA packaging is also in French - that's the only difference).

Lol@the frustration. You can lead a horse to water...

JARblue · 10-05-2015, 03:43 PM

The Nissan wheel locks for the Z have a slightly longer shaft is my understanding. The distance from the washer to the start of the taper is longer on the Nissan locks than the normal aftermarket locks available in the standard acorn style. Because of this the standard acorn style locks did not seat properly on the Z wheels when they first came out, so McGard provided special locks directly to Nissan dealers for our cars.

Read Post #25-35 in this thread: Literal epidemic of rims being stolen. There is another thread linked in there that has info as well. PM DEpointfive0 with additional questions as he has probably test fit more locks than anyone here

birdman71 · 10-05-2015, 03:48 PM

I have a set of Project Kics R40s (black) with the Project Kics R40's Blue caps on XXR Racing Rims (not sure of the offsets and numbers anymore lol)

I'll get some pics up soon here!

kenchan · 10-05-2015, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman71

I have a set of Project Kics R40s (black) with the Project Kics R40's Blue caps on XXR Racing Rims (not sure of the offsets and numbers anymore lol)

I'll get some pics up soon here!

littlejuanito · 11-03-2015, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman71

I have a set of Project Kics R40s (black) with the Project Kics R40's Blue caps on XXR Racing Rims (not sure of the offsets and numbers anymore lol)

I'll get some pics up soon here!

Gavin, Do you have the pics yet?? I'd like to see those.

JARblue · 10-06-2015, 10:33 AM

Honestly man, I do not know anything about those lugs. You know you don't have to pay overpriced dealer prices

Have you looked on eBay? Or keep an eye out on the forum. I got a full set of 20 lugs on this forum for $25. ZSpeed sells a set of black lugs for $80, which is only $4 per lug (as opposed to the $8 you quoted

). If you bought your car used, who knows what the previous owner did to it.

LennyK · 10-06-2015, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Have you looked on eBay? Or keep an eye out on the forum. I got a full set of 40 lugs on this forum for $25. ZSpeed sells a set of black lugs for $80, which is only $2 per lug (as opposed to the $8 you quoted

). If you bought your car used, who knows what the previous owner did to it.

THANKS MAN!!!

I Did Buy My Z Used...
So There Is No Such Thing As Optional Nissan Powder Coated Lugs???
The Car Is Perfect / The Rims Are Perfect (Very Low Milage)
The Nuts MATCH The Rims EXACTLY - So That's Not OEM...

That Makes Me Want CHROME Nuts Even More!!!!!

JARblue · 10-06-2015, 05:25 PM

I've never seen the black lugs as an option from a Nissan dealer. I just know that Joe at ZSpeed started offering some in the last year or so. I trust him. I do not know how they are finished (anodized or powdercoated or what).

I would post a WTB thread here for a set or just get some from eBay

LennyK · 10-25-2015, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I've never seen the black lugs as an option from a Nissan dealer. :

Not BLACK - They Are SILVER P.C. To Match The Wheels
(Not The Usual Stainless Or Bare Metal Silver Finish)

lhinojos · 10-25-2015, 06:12 PM

I had muteki's but two broke and I never second guessed it. I might have bought some bootleg ones, I forgot where I got them from. Now Im running the Project kics r40's open ended and havent had problems since.

osbornsm · 10-29-2015, 09:43 AM

I have Rays lug nuts and have had no issue with them.

Swap tires 6+ times a year.

10-05-2015, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	The Nissan wheel locks for the Z have a slightly longer shaft is my understanding. The distance from the washer to the start of the taper is longer on the Nissan locks than the normal aftermarket locks available in the standard acorn style. Because of this the standard acorn style locks did not seat properly on the Z wheels when they first came out, so McGard provided special locks directly to Nissan dealers for our cars. Read Post #25-35 in this thread: Literal epidemic of rims being stolen. There is another thread linked in there that has info as well. PM DEpointfive0 with additional questions as he has probably test fit more locks than anyone here __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 10-05-2015 at 03:45 PM.

10-05-2015, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 42	I have a set of Project Kics R40s (black) with the Project Kics R40's Blue caps on XXR Racing Rims (not sure of the offsets and numbers anymore lol) I'll get some pics up soon here! __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

10-06-2015, 10:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	Honestly man, I do not know anything about those lugs. You know you don't have to pay overpriced dealer prices Have you looked on eBay? Or keep an eye out on the forum. I got a full set of 20 lugs on this forum for $25. ZSpeed sells a set of black lugs for $80, which is only $4 per lug (as opposed to the $8 you quoted ). If you bought your car used, who knows what the previous owner did to it. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 10-06-2015 at 05:25 PM. Reason: edited numbers for accuracy

10-06-2015, 05:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	I've never seen the black lugs as an option from a Nissan dealer. I just know that Joe at ZSpeed started offering some in the last year or so. I trust him. I do not know how they are finished (anodized or powdercoated or what). I would post a WTB thread here for a set or just get some from eBay __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-25-2015, 06:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 16	I had muteki's but two broke and I never second guessed it. I might have bought some bootleg ones, I forgot where I got them from. Now Im running the Project kics r40's open ended and havent had problems since. osbornsm likes this.

10-29-2015, 09:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	I have Rays lug nuts and have had no issue with them. Swap tires 6+ times a year. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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