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Old 05-31-2010, 11:57 PM
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Lug Nuts- Opinions Needed

I'm looking to buy some lug nuts and locking nuts. I've been looking at 2 piece design such as the Project Kics and Mcgard Spine Drive because I don't want to scratch up my new wheels. Or is the 2 piece lug nuts just a gimmick and I'll do just fine with regular tuner lugs like Rays, Work, Gorrila, Mcgard, Muteki etc.

I was also interested in these wheel locks, I know if thieves really want the wheels, they'll probably steal th entire car if they couldn't get it off right away. Just want to see anyone has a set of these, pretty expensive for locks. Also a video on how it works.

The Dency 2000 Wheel Nuts by KYO-EI, the same company that produces Kics spaces, utilizes and electronic magnetic key for superior theft prevention.

Electronic Key
- Developed with leading manufacturer Miaw lock
- Locks with powerful magnetic force, duplication would be very difficult
- With the adoption of the ferrite magnet, high degree of safety
- Because there is no key hole, makes it very hard to pick
- Lightweight form for improved wheel balance.

Core Nut Key
- Abundant lock pattern.
- Preventing the slide with the form which thought of the dispersion of torque.
- Super hard (SCM435) forging for increased durability



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Old 06-01-2010, 01:06 PM
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I personally like splinedrives, given they are pretty much locks in and of themselves. I think they look nice too when installed... no hole in the center that gathers grit and then rusts in time.
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I have the spline drive nuts also. No complaints here. I had a hell of a time finding a key after a flat so that leaves me feeling a little more secure. I think security is a priority these days.
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Can you use spline drives on the factory Type-S rim?
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Originally Posted by TlsNavi03
Can you use spline drives on the factory Type-S rim?
I don't see why not. Just make sure you get the right thread.
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I think the answer is NO spline drive for stock rims b/c the base of the lug is different. I believe spline drive is for aftermarket wheels or the lug won't seat properly.
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