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osbornsm 12-04-2013 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fairlady_z34 (Post 2594239)
to the op: would still like to know why to not use muteki?? i just bought a set and currently running them for a couple of hundred miles now, seems pretty good quality to me

Oh i just get the impression that they're not premium quality. No facts here, just a feeling. :p

...Of course that's my opinion, I could be wrong.

Unique_Z 12-04-2013 11:07 AM

I'm using a Muteki on my K3 wheels for almost 10k miles without any issue or whatsoever. So what's the problem?

kenchan 12-04-2013 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2594283)
+1. Considering all the variables involved (condition of fasteners, accuracy/repeatability of wrench, &c), +/- 5 lb-ft isn't a big deal. Get them as close to spec as you can but don't be obsessive about it. Getting them even is important; be consistent.

yah, why bother using a torque wrench. just go by feel. :icon17:

kenchan 12-04-2013 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72 (Post 2594338)
I'm using a Muteki on my K3 wheels for almost 10k miles without any issue or whatsoever. So what's the problem?

it appears people buy faux muteki's and complain about its quality. lol

Waiz 12-04-2013 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72 (Post 2594338)
I'm using a Muteki on my K3 wheels for almost 10k miles without any issue or whatsoever. So what's the problem?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2594345)
it appears people buy faux muteki's and complain about its quality. lol

Opinion does not equal fact :tup:

osbornsm 12-04-2013 12:52 PM

I don't recall stating any of this as fact... however, i think spline drives are ugly. Maybe that's why i don't like most lugs.

Waiz 12-04-2013 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm (Post 2594549)
I don't recall stating any of this as fact... however, i think spline drives are ugly. Maybe that's why i don't like most lugs.

Then maybe don't title a thread "The Definitive Guide" :confused:

osbornsm 12-12-2013 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 2595065)
Then maybe don't title a thread "The Definitive Guide" :confused:

Meh, it's the best guide we have for lug nuts so far... so until there's a MORE definitive guide... :p

*Bump for updated info in original thread, added weight info. :tup:

GetYourWheels 12-12-2013 12:03 PM

Great guide! Very well done and organized!

Apoc370z 12-13-2013 07:24 PM

Got my wheels mounted today and this dumbass didnt measure the OEM lugs before hand and turns out they wont fit the new wheels.

so i have to get some new lugs from the shop that mounts the wheels.

anyone using these? Muteki Lugs. How reliable are they besides the chipping issue? (more worry about durability and reliability than the colors chipping since i wont be able to get another set until i come back from my trip)

these are the ones i got

http://fatninjaracing.com/ebay/clearance/31886b.jpg

chops 12-13-2013 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z (Post 2608685)
Got my wheels mounted today and this dumbass didnt measure the OEM lugs before hand and turns out they wont fit the new wheels.

so i have to get some new lugs from the shop that mounts the wheels.

anyone using these? Muteki Lugs. How reliable are they besides the chipping issue? (more worry about durability and reliability than the colors chipping since i wont be able to get another set until i come back from my trip)

these are the ones i got

http://fatninjaracing.com/ebay/clearance/31886b.jpg

im running muteki sr48 lugs and theyre solid. its a steel lug and i dont notice any chipping yet. but, im also really careful, hell people laugh at me when i bust these out:

Chicago Pneumatic SS413WP 1/2" Drive 3 Piece Metric Deep Wheel ProtectorImpact Socket Set - Amazon.com

Unique_Z 12-14-2013 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z (Post 2608685)
Got my wheels mounted today and this dumbass didnt measure the OEM lugs before hand and turns out they wont fit the new wheels.

so i have to get some new lugs from the shop that mounts the wheels.

anyone using these? Muteki Lugs. How reliable are they besides the chipping issue? (more worry about durability and reliability than the colors chipping since i wont be able to get another set until i come back from my trip)

these are the ones i got

http://fatninjaracing.com/ebay/clearance/31886b.jpg

I own the Muteki SR35 close ended ones. No chipping since day one cause i'm very careful when it comes to the wheels and lug. Durability wise, i've been using it for about 10k miles without any issues nor even the treads are damaged. They're very good for the amount offered for

axmea? 12-16-2013 01:58 AM

I've had my Muteki's since March - about 10k miles. No issues. Looks as good as the day I bought it. I do need an extra key just in case though.

wstar 12-16-2013 07:31 AM

^ That reminds me, if you pull your wheels off and/or re-torque regularly, you should stock up on those keyed sockets. At least with Muteki, that's the one problem I have had, is that the socket's wall will sometimes eventually tear/fail before you're done with the lugs it came with (from removals w/ impact wrench).

kenchan 12-16-2013 09:45 AM

you shouldn't use impact wrenches with those adapters... hell, i dont use impact wrenches on any of my nice wheels.


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