Lug Nut Question

05_GD7 · 07-11-2006, 02:13 PM

I know the stock lugs won't fit, because they're huge and won't fit due to the hex sides contacting the rim.

But what about smaller diameter lugs, like 12mm? They aren't considered "Tuner Lugs" per se, but they're narrower, with a nice taper to them. They sit nicely in the hole with no contact except for the seat. No they aren't Gorilla, Spline Drivers or Rays lugs, but they seem like the taper on them fits nicely into my new rims (Rota Boost).

What are you guys using?

**wdb** · 07-13-2006, 08:24 AM

2 days with no replies = people didn't understand what you are asking. I know I don't.

Try restating your quesion.

Ver7wannabe · 07-13-2006, 10:03 AM

Mcgard Spline drives:

I just got a set for my TE37s and they are very nice.

STIBLITZ · 07-13-2006, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdb

2 days with no replies = people didn't understand what you are asking. I know I don't.

Try restating your quesion.

+ 216874321324

lugs are 12 x 1.25 for subaru fitment. so what exactly are you trying to do?

after market wheels use acorn shaped lugs, so mcgards to muteki lugs will work

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05_GD7

But what about smaller diameter lugs, like 12mm? They aren't considered "Tuner Lugs" per se, but they're narrower, with a nice taper to them. They sit nicely in the hole with no contact except for the seat. No they aren't Gorilla, Spline Drivers or Rays lugs, but they seem like the taper on them fits nicely into my new rims (Rota Boost).

who is 'they'? stock lugs? smaller diameter lugs? your post doesnt make sense. sorry. specifics will help

STiRocket · 07-13-2006, 12:21 PM

I bought a set of Rota Boosts 17X8 for winter wheels and a set of Mcgard Spline nuts from Subydude.com. I also put one Mcgard wheel lock on each wheel, just to confuse the thieves a little.

05_GD7 · 07-13-2006, 01:39 PM

lol, yeah, I'm not sure what I was saying when I typed my question

Coles notes -

- stock ones too fat for Rota Boost
- Tire shop had skinnier stock style lugs that were 12mm, instead of 19mm
- nice 60 degree taper on these 12mm, which seated nicely on my Rotas
- wondering if they're ok as interim solution
- Gorrilla lugs arrive Monday
- looking for opinions

Ver7wannabe · 07-13-2006, 06:23 PM

As long as they are tight and you don't hear any noise coming from them you should be fine until Monday. As with anything you aren't completely sure about, take it easy in the meantime.

***VSGTS14*** · 07-13-2006, 06:37 PM

i love my skunk2's.

**wdb** · 07-14-2006, 01:50 AM

I personally like lugs that present a nice chunk of surface area to the wheel. McGards for example. If your 12mm's are the same size all the way down I'd say take it real easy until you get some real lugs.

**T3h_Clap** · 07-18-2006, 04:55 AM

the best way to get a nice chunk of surface area is to have the wheel stud stick out from the lug nut

05_GD7 · 07-18-2006, 09:02 AM

got my gorillas - they work great.

Thanks all

07-11-2006, 02:13 PM	#1
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,959 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Lug Nut Question I know the stock lugs won't fit, because they're huge and won't fit due to the hex sides contacting the rim. But what about smaller diameter lugs, like 12mm? They aren't considered "Tuner Lugs" per se, but they're narrower, with a nice taper to them. They sit nicely in the hole with no contact except for the seat. No they aren't Gorilla, Spline Drivers or Rays lugs, but they seem like the taper on them fits nicely into my new rims (Rota Boost). What are you guys using? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by 05_GD7; 07-11-2006 at 03:07 PM.

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07-13-2006, 08:24 AM	#2
wdb dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,124 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	2 days with no replies = people didn't understand what you are asking. I know I don't. Try restating your quesion.

07-13-2006, 10:03 AM	#3
Ver7wannabe Spec C Club Car: Bugeyes forever! Location: CT Posts: 1,016 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Mcgard Spline drives: I just got a set for my TE37s and they are very nice.

07-13-2006, 12:21 PM	#5
STiRocket Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Sways Location: Little South of Seattle Posts: 17 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I bought a set of Rota Boosts 17X8 for winter wheels and a set of Mcgard Spline nuts from Subydude.com. I also put one Mcgard wheel lock on each wheel, just to confuse the thieves a little.

07-13-2006, 01:39 PM	#6
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,959 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	lol, yeah, I'm not sure what I was saying when I typed my question Coles notes - - stock ones too fat for Rota Boost - Tire shop had skinnier stock style lugs that were 12mm, instead of 19mm - nice 60 degree taper on these 12mm, which seated nicely on my Rotas - wondering if they're ok as interim solution - Gorrilla lugs arrive Monday - looking for opinions

07-13-2006, 06:23 PM	#7
Ver7wannabe Spec C Club Car: Bugeyes forever! Location: CT Posts: 1,016 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	As long as they are tight and you don't hear any noise coming from them you should be fine until Monday. As with anything you aren't completely sure about, take it easy in the meantime.

07-13-2006, 06:37 PM	#8
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500 Diesel Fav Mod: a new 09 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,215 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	i love my skunk2's.

07-14-2006, 01:50 AM	#9
wdb dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,124 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	I personally like lugs that present a nice chunk of surface area to the wheel. McGards for example. If your 12mm's are the same size all the way down I'd say take it real easy until you get some real lugs.

07-18-2006, 04:55 AM	#10
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,523 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	the best way to get a nice chunk of surface area is to have the wheel stud stick out from the lug nut