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01-27-2006, 11:56 PM
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Lug Nuts
Ok I am trying to find a set of replacement lug nuts for oem wheels. OEM Acura Wheels use something called Ball Seat Lug Nuts. Most normal lug nuts are Conical Seat Lug Nuts. I am unable to find the Ball Seat Lug Nuts anywhere and really dont want to buy the from the dealer as they have a cheap finish on them that comes off very easy.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Ok I am trying to find a set of replacement lug nuts for oem wheels. OEM Acura Wheels use something called Ball Seat Lug Nuts. Most normal lug nuts are Conical Seat Lug Nuts. I am unable to find the Ball Seat Lug Nuts anywhere and really dont want to buy the from the dealer as they have a cheap finish on them that comes off very easy.
01-28-2006, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by xizor
The only aftermarket maker that makes ball seat lugs is Spoon I believe, their gunmetal colored ones. Other than that, you're stuck with OEM ones, which I don't think are that cheap. As long as you don't strip them when removing them the finish will stay.
01-28-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Why would Honad/Acura RE-INVENT the lug nut just for there wheels. It seems extremely stupid to me.
01-28-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by xizor
all OEM lugnuts for all makes are ball seat AFAIK, only aftermarket wheels are are cone seated
01-28-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
then why doesnt some company produce them. The only ball seat lugs are lug bolts which do me know good. the spoon ones are open end so then the bolts are going to rust.
I think companies don't make ball seat because most people don't need special lugs for OEM wheels. honestly just get your stock lug anodized or somethingThese are the spoon ones, and they aren't open ended as far as I know. http://www.inlinefour.com/spoonanlugnu.html
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McGard makes ones that are ball seat. You should look at them. I just got my Splineline's for my new wheels and I was incredibly impressed. Those lugs are the shit.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
McGard makes ones that are ball seat. You should look at them. I just got my Splineline's for my new wheels and I was incredibly impressed. Those lugs are the shit.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Is McGard calling ball seat "Cone Seat-Bulge Style"? Otherwise those are all cone seat... but it seems though you've had no problem using tuner lugs on OEM wheels, CCC maybe you'll be fine using non-ball seat ones. Just make sure they're tight and check them often
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Originally Posted by xizor
Is McGard calling ball seat "Cone Seat-Bulge Style"? Otherwise those are all cone seat... but it seems though you've had no problem using tuner lugs on OEM wheels, CCC maybe you'll be fine using non-ball seat ones. Just make sure they're tight and check them often
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Xizor is correct. Not all the Spoon lugs are open ended, and the gumetal colored ones are the same as OEM. I think you can get a set from jhpusa for 125 or so.
01-28-2006, 10:44 PM
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I will have to look into it. How do you think gunmetal lugs will look on silver or polished wheels.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I will have to look into it. How do you think gunmetal lugs will look on silver or polished wheels.
I think they look nice. Besides, it's the same color as your car.
01-29-2006, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
I think I told you about those McGard's, I love them, did at least 20 install/removes on them and no stripping.
Is McGard calling ball seat "Cone Seat-Bulge Style"? Otherwise those are all cone seat... but it seems though you've had no problem using tuner lugs on OEM wheels, CCC maybe you'll be fine using non-ball seat ones. Just make sure they're tight and check them often
Is McGard calling ball seat "Cone Seat-Bulge Style"? Otherwise those are all cone seat... but it seems though you've had no problem using tuner lugs on OEM wheels, CCC maybe you'll be fine using non-ball seat ones. Just make sure they're tight and check them often
what color coating do you have on your mcgards?
01-29-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
I think I told you about those McGard's, I love them, did at least 20 install/removes on them and no stripping.
01-29-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JTso
I also use the McGard spline drive nuts with my SSR.
01-29-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
what color coating do you have on your mcgards?
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Hey xizor, while you're here, what specs are the spline drives you use with your SSR's?
01-29-2006, 09:15 PM
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guess I am going to have to get spoon lugs. Hopefully they are closed end.
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