12x1.5 lugs/locks Work, Rays, etc

6thGenJed · Aug 17, 2012

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42166

Project kicks lugs. thats cheap

6thGenJed · Aug 17, 2012

RedRyder said:
Guy on V6P responded in my thread. Are these less than reputable?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/pts/3210827605.html

no!!!! never go with replica lugs. if your scared about real durilium lugs breaking on you then good luck with these.

kevo · Aug 17, 2012

An even better deal, you can buy mine and pretend they are rays :lawl:

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43064

RedRyder · Aug 17, 2012

Sleeper Cell said:
Most inexpensive lug nut options are from forged aluminum that is anodized a pretty color. While they are VERY light weight, they just feel very fragile and the anodized finish will fade over time. Pretty much you can bet that the time they'll look the best is when they're still in the packaging. Your studs and the lugs will expand at different rates from heat, and I've heard of people's aluminum lugs coming loose at the track. For everyday driving they shouldn't get that hot though.

You have to basically wait until they are cool to the touch to untorque them, and even then it's a little sketchy in my opinion. OEM lug nuts are steel. The two I posted above are steel, and have a lot more heft behind the lug. You don't have to spend that much, I was just posting up some of the nicer ones available in steel lol. I would HIGHLY recommend going with a steel lug nut though over an aluminum one. If you just want something clean and simple, I would suggest looking at some Gorilla lug nuts or something along those lines. Very inexpensive, steel, and simple looking.

Moral of the story is that the aluminum lugs on the market are pretty soft, and I prefer steel.

Gotcha, that makes complete sense. Kind of would rather have steel I think. I’d like to find something a little fancier than Gorillas but not quite as premium as those links. I think I should be able to find something decent for around $150? If you have any suggestions I am certainly open to them.

6thGenJed said:
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42166

Project kicks lugs. thats cheap

Interesting that they are extended, they don’t look that long. Either way I do not want open ended lugs. I had a set of those and rust and oxidation gets on the inside over time and eventually it’s visible and drips when the car is wet. Thanks for the link though.

kevo said:
An even better deal, you can buy mine and pretend they are rays
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43064

Take a close up photo of one of them, if you can. And what is the outer diameter of the lug key? I’d like to make sure it will fit in the lug hole in my wheels. Thanks.

kevo · Aug 17, 2012

Alright i took more pics heres a couple the rest are on my thread

Darianjr1 · Aug 17, 2012

RedRyder said:
Was the mechanic using an impact gun? Work says not to use impact guns on their rs lugs, for example. I always use only a breaker bar and never torque above 80 lbs.

i caught him using an impact on one side and asked him not to. That side ended up stripping and stripped the stud off too. The other side his dumba** torqued it too much and that side ended up messing up too. I just feel you have to be too careful with those lugs not something I find amusing.

kevo · Aug 18, 2012

Id hate to lose a sale but at the same time id like to through in some help but have you checked out drag lug nuts they arnt all fancy expensive like rays, but if they get damaged or sumin at least you don't have to trip about cutting your arm or leg off to replace them so hey here's a cupple links check em out what's it going to hurt definitely not your bank :thumbup: