BlackJesus Suspended 13089 Posts user info edit post |
Does anyone know a site that sells internal drive 14x1.5 tuner lug nuts. I have some new wheels and cannot get them mounted because I can't find a lug that fits. I'd send the wheels back but 20% restock and shipping back to cali...not worth it. 9/25/2013 7:34:29 PM |
MaximaDrvr
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what kind of car? spline drive or just narrow wall?
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BlackJesus Suspended 13089 Posts user info edit post |
09 G8, I tried narrow spline drive, they don't fit. I'm looking for the smallest possible lug.
I imagine something like this would work. I found these here http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/whl_acc.htm site looks too sketchy to spend money.
[Edited on September 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM. Reason : ..] 9/25/2013 7:51:15 PM |
Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
Discount tire keeps them on stock. 9/25/2013 8:03:56 PM |
tchenku midshipman 18580 Posts user info edit post |
discount tire told me the internal drive nuts are no good. as you torque/untorque them, they splay out and break... leading to a very bad day 9/25/2013 8:09:10 PM |
BlackJesus Suspended 13089 Posts user info edit post |
If I can't get inside drive, I don't see how I will ever mount these wheels. I'll call them tomorrow and see what they suggest 9/25/2013 8:18:26 PM |
BlackJesus Suspended 13089 Posts user info edit post |
Called wheel manufacturer, and discount tire. Discount tire only sells spline drive, due to the lug size needed I'll have to get inside drive lugs to mount these wheels. These will be come my winter wheels
Anyone with a camaro ss want to sell me your 20's? I'll be ready to buy once the ice melts 9/25/2013 8:52:20 PM |
MaximaDrvr
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Inside spline lugs are fine. Just don't use an airgun on them.
I ran them on the previous maxima for 4 years with no problems. (and I beat the shit out of that car as many people here remember) 9/25/2013 9:10:06 PM |
jawhitak Veteran 328 Posts user info edit post |
to the concern about their strength: i had internal drive lug nuts on my 240 for a few years. took them on and off more times than i can possibly count. they were fine. never cracked, stripped, etc. as long as you have plenty of thread engagement and torque them to half-assed close enough specs, you'll be fine. 9/25/2013 9:14:40 PM |
tchenku midshipman 18580 Posts user info edit post |
I WIN
http://www.brandsport.com/grla-26048xl.html 9/25/2013 9:26:27 PM |
underPSI tillerman 14085 Posts user info edit post |
Phantasm has them in stock. 9/25/2013 9:32:57 PM |
tchenku midshipman 18580 Posts user info edit post |
F brandsport, check out Sears http://www.sears.com/gorilla-automotive-26048xl-hex-socket-lug-nuts-bulk/p-SPM7640344308P?PDP_REDIRECT=false
[Edited on September 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM. Reason : or your local shop^] 9/25/2013 9:35:01 PM |
jawhitak Veteran 328 Posts user info edit post |
one word into your post and i'm already laughing9/25/2013 9:52:42 PM |
BlackJesus Suspended 13089 Posts user info edit post |
I went to sears, the mechanic looked at me like I was dumb when I said the spline drive won't fit. 9/25/2013 10:20:45 PM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
^^ Nothing to laugh at really...He's looking for tuner lugs and they stock them. I bought some there a few years back. Couldn't find them anywhere else locally. Phantasm had plenty and the price was comparable to online retailers even after paying tax. 9/26/2013 10:03:48 AM |
Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
Well that's because you went to Sears.
To be honest I can get whatever the funk you want. Lug nuts are easy to obtain
Hubcap heaven (or whatever they changed their name too) Wheels and parts downtown
Any of the tuner shops in Raleigh
Any tire shop that knows what they are talking about. 9/27/2013 12:50:14 AM |
tchenku midshipman 18580 Posts user info edit post |
I didn't mean to walk into Sears. Of course they won't have that crap.
Order it.9/28/2013 3:48:52 PM |
BlackJesus Suspended 13089 Posts user info edit post |
After 2 sets of lugnuts, I finally got this fixed thanks to the guys over at http://www.sfxperformance.com/
Original
Updated Bat mode activated.
I also added 3inch to dual 3 inch tips. Rims look alot better in person with the sun out. 10/16/2013 10:18:49 PM |
NeuseRvrRat hello Mr. NSA! 35376 Posts user info edit post |
rofl 10/17/2013 8:15:50 AM |
Igor All American 6672 Posts user info edit post |
BlackG-sus exposed?
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