Help with choosing new lug nuts.
07-21-04, 11:07 AM
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Help with choosing new lug nuts.
Hey all,
I just got a new set of wheels, and I wanted to grab a new set of lug nuts/ locks as, the old ones are kind of beat up. Does anyone have any suggestions? My local Mazda dealer wants 10.50$ per nut
ouch!! I'd like to get something semi trick if at all possible. BTW the wheels are Fiske FM-10s if that matters.
Matthew Walsh
I just got a new set of wheels, and I wanted to grab a new set of lug nuts/ locks as, the old ones are kind of beat up. Does anyone have any suggestions? My local Mazda dealer wants 10.50$ per nut
ouch!! I'd like to get something semi trick if at all possible. BTW the wheels are Fiske FM-10s if that matters. Matthew Walsh
07-21-04, 11:26 AM
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I had Fikse FM/5s and used McGard SplineDrive lug nuts.
http://www.mcgard.com/automotive/new_prod.asp
EDIT: I bought them @ Goodwin Racing:
http://www.good-win-racing.com/goodwinracing_022.htm
http://www.mcgard.com/automotive/new_prod.asp
EDIT: I bought them @ Goodwin Racing:
http://www.good-win-racing.com/goodwinracing_022.htm
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07-21-04, 11:41 AM
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You may still be able to get a full set of new OEM lugnuts from the user "perfectrx7" for $15 shipped. He was selling several sets a couple of months ago.
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07-21-04, 01:39 PM
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I use the Gorilla wheel lock system, every one is a lock nut.
07-21-04, 03:42 PM
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Although the SplineDrive ones do require a tool (like many others) they are not lock type nuts because the tool can be purchased and used on any nut. The gorilla system has true locking nuts and comes with a unique key.
As for where to buy them locally I don't know. I don't buy anything locally because why should I pay more to go to a store when I can order on-line and have it shipped to my door? I bought mine from summit racing.
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As for where to buy them locally I don't know. I don't buy anything locally because why should I pay more to go to a store when I can order on-line and have it shipped to my door? I bought mine from summit racing.
dis1
07-21-04, 04:14 PM
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I have used pep boys in the past and have had problems with the lug nuts freezing and also rounding off. I'd like to get some that are a little better quality than the ones pep boy stock..
Matthew Walsh.
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07-21-04, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dis1
Although the SplineDrive ones do require a tool (like many others) they are not lock type nuts because the tool can be purchased and used on any nut. The gorilla system has true locking nuts and comes with a unique key.
BTW, I had a set of Gorilla locks (their "Wheel Lock System") and a problem I had with them is that all the locks got rusty and looked like crap in a short amount of time. One wheel lock that they put out that I'm impressed with is their Gorilla Guard II. It has a rotating outer sleeve and you can't "grab" it to take it off, and the opening where you would put a key is too narrow to jam a socket into. I had one on each wheel along w/ three SplineDrive lug nuts on my turbo Miata. (It's the bottom one in the pic.)
07-21-04, 06:16 PM
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if someone wanted your wheels bad enough they will find a way. It's not too hard to take the whole hub with you if you have a big 3/4 inch breaker bar and the right socket. Dewalt now makes a cordless impact wrench good for around 300 ft/lbs of torque. That will take off most axle nuts
07-21-04, 07:23 PM
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I have used pep boys in the past and have had problems with the lug nuts freezing and also rounding off. I'd like to get some that are a little better quality than the ones pep boy stock..
Matthew Walsh.
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07-21-04, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheers!
if someone wanted your wheels bad enough they will find a way. It's not too hard to take the whole hub with you if you have a big 3/4 inch breaker bar and the right socket. Dewalt now makes a cordless impact wrench good for around 300 ft/lbs of torque. That will take off most axle nuts
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07-21-04, 10:22 PM
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I have Koyugen, I like them as they are seven-sided and need the special tool. And, just because Im a paraniod obsessive compulsive fool, I also have one McGuard on each wheel.
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We used Kyokugen before but with the heptagonal design the key would strip quite often or even break. We've since gone to it's sister nut the Muteki. THis is a lightweight spline drive similar to the kyoguen. Comes in same color options.
Let me know I know a shop who stocks both the Black Spline Mutekis and Black Tuner McGard wheel locks so they match up. PM me and i'll see if I can get a hardware package price for ya.
Let me know I know a shop who stocks both the Black Spline Mutekis and Black Tuner McGard wheel locks so they match up. PM me and i'll see if I can get a hardware package price for ya.
