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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Help finding the right lug nuts

sorry this is probably a dumb question but I have advan sae3 and the stock lugs won't fit, can anyone point me in the right direction to where I can find some colored lugs that will fit. Im not looking for anything top of the line which is expensive, just some cheap ones that will keep my rims on. thanks!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Check out Muteki lug nuts:

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Me...tegory_Code=L1
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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You could also try some steel ones for a 17mm wrench (Gorilla for instance) and/or a thin wall socket. I really don't think that aluminum (or titanium) lugs are a good idea on the street. WAY too little benefit (probably not measurable on track) to justify the reduced strength.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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is there a certain size? open end closed end? with the cone shaped tip or whatever?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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You need M12 x 1.5. As far as the type, it's up to you. Unless you are using extended studs, you won't "need" open ended lugs.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
You need M12 x 1.5. As far as the type, it's up to you. Unless you are using extended studs, you won't "need" open ended lugs.
Thank you so much!

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Is this company reliable with sales to Canada? do you know any other sites that I should be aware of?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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I don't have any info on that company. They have been around for quite a while, but I've never ordered anything from them. I am using Muteki lug nuts on my car but I got them from Rishie at AutoRND.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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As far as seat type, it's not up to you, it's up to the wheel. Most wheels will need a 60 degree conical seat.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
I don't have any info on that company. They have been around for quite a while, but I've never ordered anything from them. I am using Muteki lug nuts on my car but I got them from Rishie at AutoRND.
Do you have the closed or open end?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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K thank you for all your help. Im ordering a set now
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
What I really want to know is, who is dropping $600 for titanium lug nuts?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by purerx7
What I really want to know is, who is dropping $600 for titanium lug nuts?
Clueless people. You will not be able to feel the difference in driving nor will you be able to measure the difference in lap times, acceleration, or any other test (there's so little weight difference and they're so damned close to the hub). Besides, simply by going with the smallest steel lugs you can get then you can get pretty damned close to what those aluminum and titanium lug nuts weigh (especially as most look a bunch larger than steel ones). As a bonus you get the light weight without the big cost or the weaker material that'll be much more prone to stripping (especially if you ever take your car to a tire shop, they'll most likely just use the impact and strip them).

I HIGHLY reccomend against aluminum and/or titanium lugs. Way too many disadvantages for what amounts to no real advantage.
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