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.

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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.

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...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tougefactorydotcom

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotary_Rocket_87

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?

03-25-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Aftermarket Lug nuts? fitment? 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. ) __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-25-2008, 05:06 PM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	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. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-25-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	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. Oh, and I found the key today, it was in the center arm rest, doh! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-26-2008, 12:02 AM	#4
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

03-29-2008, 09:39 AM	#5
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH Posts: 64 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

03-29-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	2post. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 03-29-2008 at 11:39 AM.

03-29-2008, 02:53 PM	#8
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH Posts: 64 Rep Power: 18	yeah, 1.5 does sound right. It has been two years since I bought new lug nuts, and I forgot what pitch it was. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

03-29-2008, 11:10 PM	#10
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	haha, Who loves ya, man? __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!