PDA

View Full Version : Aftermarket Lug nuts? fitment?


Max777
03-25-2008, 04:50 PM
Well, I got these locks on my car, and I can get them off, but I will need to get something to replace em, and I was thinking to get some aftermarket lug nuts that will also fit aftermarket wheels if I decide to get some later.

The problem: I saw that video of the Red FD loosing its wheels, and they said the reason was wrong thread pitch of aftermarket lug nuts! I dont want this to happen to me, so I need to be shure I get some good ones. Anyone on here run those purple 5Zigen ones? (I know it's a little ricer-ish, but my car is blue and I'm 17. :D)

djmtsu
03-25-2008, 05:06 PM
Don't fall for 'cool' lugnuts. All you need are the cheap standard size and style. Like I alluded in your other thread, please work on restoring the basic cosmetic issues with the car, then deal with the aftermarket stuff later.

YOU WILL THANK ME.

Max777
03-25-2008, 11:07 PM
Yeah, I know, I know... dont worry, I'm not one of "those" people. I was on 7club for about a year before I got this, so I'm well aware of what needs to be done...




..... at least I think. :D


Oh, and I found the key today, it was in the center arm rest, doh!

MaczPayne
03-26-2008, 12:02 AM
I have Muteki lug nuts and they haven't given me any problems. Just get the right thread size/pitch and you'll be fine.

Rotary_Rocket_87
03-29-2008, 09:39 AM
If you go to a parts store and get standard lug nut don't go by what the computer or book says. I have ran into wrong sizes for all makes and models when I worked at autozone. Just bring in an old one and match it to the new ones. IIRC the thread pitch is M12 x 1.25, but please correct if I am wrong.

Max777
03-29-2008, 11:36 AM
2post.

Max777
03-29-2008, 11:39 AM
Actually, I'm pretty shure it's 12x1.50 That's what a LOT of the places sell. Tire Rack, discout tire, ebay, touge factory, etc. I looked all over for the right size, and all say it's 12x1.50 instead of 1.25...

M12 x 1.5mm application: Fits Hondas, Acuras, Toyotas, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi etc.Comes in red anodized finish. Also available in different finishes, black and blue!

RAY'S Lug Nuts.

Rotary_Rocket_87
03-29-2008, 02:53 PM
yeah, 1.5 does sound right. It has been two years since I bought new lug nuts, and I forgot what pitch it was.

RETed
03-29-2008, 10:09 PM
IIRC the thread pitch is M12 x 1.25, but please correct if I am wrong.
You're wrong.
It's 12mm x 1.50.


-Ted

Max777
03-29-2008, 11:10 PM
haha, Who loves ya, man? :D