Lug Nuts - The definitive guide

Waiz · 12-03-2013, 01:41 PM

Not sure how you can have such an informative thread then not mention why you wouldn't run Muteki's? Their steel line is more than capable and I have been running them for 2 years without issue as have several others

You should also add McGard and Gorilla lug nuts to your thread, plenty of people run either and are a good option instead of paying $200 on a set of JDM lugs that don't offer you anyting else more than a fashion statement

You should also mention that the maxium torque spec for our lugs is 80 ft/lb and a torque wrench should always be used

JARblue · 12-03-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

You should also mention that the maxium torque spec for our lugs is 80 ft/lb and a torque wrench should always be used

IIRC, the manual says 80-90 ft/lb. I usually go for 85, and I always tell the tire guys (only people other than me who remove my wheels) to do 85 with a torque wrench and not use an impact driver.

LennyK · 10-03-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Waiz

Not sure how you can have such an informative thread then not mention why you wouldn't run Muteki's? Their steel line is more than capable and I have been running them for 2 years without issue as have several others

You should also add McGard and Gorilla lug nuts to your thread, plenty of people run either and are a good option instead of paying $200 on a set of JDM lugs that don't offer you anyting else more than a fashion statement

You should also mention that the maxium torque spec for our lugs is 80 ft/lb and a torque wrench should always be used

Great Info - I Also Use GORILLA Lugs & Locks - OEM Rims Torqued To 85#...

JARblue · 10-05-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

Great Info - I Also Use GORILLA Lugs & Locks - OEM Rims Torqued To 85#...

Those are not the correct locks for stock wheels (Nismo, Sport, or Base). The only locks that work PROPERLY are the Nissan ones

I can assure you those are not seated properly and could possibly damage your wheels or fail

If you don't believe me, try torquing them down more. And then some more. The washer will bend because they don't seat correctly. Ask DEpointfive0.

LennyK · 10-05-2015, 03:19 PM

[QUOTE=JARblue;3322672]Those are not the correct locks for stock wheels (Nismo, Sport, or Base). The only locks that work PROPERLY are the Nissan ones

How about these "Lock Nuts" on a 2010 Touring Roadster - Gorilla site says they will work...

JARblue · 10-05-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

How about these "Lock Nuts" on a 2010 Touring Roadster - Gorilla site says they will work...

Nope

LennyK · 10-05-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Nope

Please Explain (Nope!) - Is It The Washers?? The Tapered Base??

12-03-2013, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 461	Not sure how you can have such an informative thread then not mention why you wouldn't run Muteki's? Their steel line is more than capable and I have been running them for 2 years without issue as have several others You should also add McGard and Gorilla lug nuts to your thread, plenty of people run either and are a good option instead of paying $200 on a set of JDM lugs that don't offer you anyting else more than a fashion statement You should also mention that the maxium torque spec for our lugs is 80 ft/lb and a torque wrench should always be used BeemaaZ likes this.

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