helbz Member 176 Member For: 13y 15d Posted 05/01/12 12:12 PM Share Posted 05/01/12 12:12 PM (edited) After some black wheel nuts, saw some on ebay links below of two typeshttp://www.ebay.com....=item41601e4c76http://www.ebay.com....=item415f0a1e89Has anyone got these chinese looking things ?Just after something other then chrome, anodising looks like it will scratch off as soon as a wheel brace touches them. Edited 05/01/12 12:15 PM by helbz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 16y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 05/01/12 02:22 PM Share Posted 05/01/12 02:22 PM The first set look good, look like coated STD nuts. Message the guy and ask him how tough the coating is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helbz Member 176 Member For: 13y 15d Posted 05/01/12 02:43 PM Author Share Posted 05/01/12 02:43 PM Yeah I messaged him earlier see what he says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike47 Donating Members 33 Member For: 15y Gender: Male Location: 2145 Posted 06/01/12 02:41 AM Share Posted 06/01/12 02:41 AM After some black wheel nuts, saw some on ebay links below of two typeshttp://www.ebay.com....=item41601e4c76http://www.ebay.com....=item415f0a1e89Has anyone got these chinese looking things ?Just after something other then chrome, anodising looks like it will scratch off as soon as a wheel brace touches them.I got the one's in the first link. After a few tyre changes the coating is wearing off somewhat but still look ok......especially on BF MKII 18"MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smXR6 Member 206 Member For: 15y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Noble park Posted 07/01/12 07:27 AM Share Posted 07/01/12 07:27 AM iv got the second set in blue , the weight difference compared to stock nut is crazy , had them on for over a month and havnt had to re tighthen them yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 16y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/01/12 08:38 AM Share Posted 07/01/12 08:38 AM They must be an aluminum alloy, Iam not sure how they would go for everyday use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 15d Posted 07/01/12 09:08 AM Share Posted 07/01/12 09:08 AM Yeah I picked up a wheel nut from my mates drift car, weighed nothing, obviously some sort of alloy, I wouldn't feel comfortable with it holding my wheels on!! Some knob at a tyre shop would destroy them with a rattle gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helbz Member 176 Member For: 13y 15d Posted 07/01/12 11:20 AM Author Share Posted 07/01/12 11:20 AM (edited) Found these on rexnet forums, ROTA wheels has nuts and lock nuts availableSET OF 20 STEEL M12 WHEEL NUTS / LUG NUTS FOR ROAD OR COMPETITION USEBeing steel, these nuts are Motorsport approved for track use (Aluminium ones are generally not)These nuts feature a smaller head to allow fitment to wheels with deep recessed stud holes / clearance issues.60 degree taper (for most alloy wheels, please contact us if unsure).These nuts are strong and durable - they will not let you down, even when the local grease monkey gets out his 3/4" impact gun!Packaged in 20's and available in M12x1.25 and M12x1.5 thread dia/pitch.ROTA Australia recommend that all wheels and wheel fittings (nuts/bolts/spacers etc) are installed by a qualified professional to ensure that the correct product for each circumstance has been supplied and fitted correctly.External hex 17mm$35 - (set x20) 17mm External hex (BLUE, RED, BLACK, CHROME)$35 - (set x20)External spline drive (BLUE, RED, BLACK)$25 - (set x4) Locking nuts (BLUE, RED, BLACK)Opinons on these ? Edited 07/01/12 11:21 AM by helbz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 15d Posted 07/01/12 12:09 PM Share Posted 07/01/12 12:09 PM Seem cheap enough!! I'd probably get the spline drive and lock nuts so they match in appearance. Be good to see how the color coating wears. I want some black nuts to go with my matte bronze wheels. Although recessed holes, I don't like the chrome heads.Bit off topic, but how effective are lock nuts anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helbz Member 176 Member For: 13y 15d Posted 07/01/12 02:59 PM Author Share Posted 07/01/12 02:59 PM There are socket type tools to remove lock nuts they even sell them on ebay, on the old school rims with the nuts that are not countersunk I have seen a bloke use a lawn mower spark plug tool and smash it over the nut so it moulds to it and undo the nuts. More of a deterent then anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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