Wheel Nuts

[helbz]

After some black wheel nuts, saw some on ebay links below of two types

http://www.ebay.com....=item41601e4c76

http://www.ebay.com....=item415f0a1e89

Has 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

[arronm]

The first set look good, look like coated STD nuts. Message the guy and ask him how tough the coating is.

[helbz]

Yeah I messaged him earlier see what he says

[spike47]

After some black wheel nuts, saw some on ebay links below of two types

http://www.ebay.com....=item41601e4c76

http://www.ebay.com....=item415f0a1e89

Has 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

[smXR6]

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

[arronm]

They must be an aluminum alloy, Iam not sure how they would go for everyday use.

[1600dave]

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.

[helbz]

Found these on rexnet forums, ROTA wheels has nuts and lock nuts available

SET OF 20 STEEL M12 WHEEL NUTS / LUG NUTS FOR ROAD OR COMPETITION USE

Being 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

[1600dave]

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?

[helbz]

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.