Just wanted to see if anyone here is running these on their cars, I heard they rust easily and some even had them break. I like the idea of a floating design, but is it worth the $250+ price tag? not sure.
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Project KICS R40 Lug nut issues
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I had them for almost a year now no problems. The rust problem is probably a fake set made in china
i got these Muteki's to go with my new volks-
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Mut...Closed-Ended-Neo-Chrome-Lug-Nuts-35mm-12x1-50
similar look,half the price,recommended by the guy i got the wheels from.
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Mut...Closed-Ended-Neo-Chrome-Lug-Nuts-35mm-12x1-50
similar look,half the price,recommended by the guy i got the wheels from.
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If you buy fake ones or get knock offs then you'll have issues. The real sets don't have problems.
A local had knock off eBay ones. They actually broke off.
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Those look similar but the design is different and they suffer from the same flaw all other lugs do. They are one piece and will mar the lug seat over time on the wheel since the seat turns when you torque down.
The only two lug nuts I've found to have the correct design are Mcgard spline drives and project kics r40. They both have a free spinning bottom seat so you get exact torque readings and also have less chances of messing with wheel finishes.
A local had knock off eBay ones. They actually broke off.
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Those look similar but the design is different and they suffer from the same flaw all other lugs do. They are one piece and will mar the lug seat over time on the wheel since the seat turns when you torque down.
The only two lug nuts I've found to have the correct design are Mcgard spline drives and project kics r40. They both have a free spinning bottom seat so you get exact torque readings and also have less chances of messing with wheel finishes.
thanks for the info,i didn't know about this type of lug design.always good to learn something new.
I have used the same set on my CL then on my nsx for over 5 years now. no issues. They are a set of R40 lugs.
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Good to hear. I'll be picking up a set for my rg3s.
Are there any short lugs out there with the free spinning bottom?
The R26 are the standard length and R40 are the extended length.
I have two sets of these, and to be extra safe...I make sure no water sits in them (since open ended).
There's also Mcgard spline drives with the spinning bottom.
My R40s seem fine after a year - seats still spin nice - I try to drive on nice days.
Mine are fine. They do not rust. Keep in mind these are lightweight and thin.
Note:
1. They do not like to be overtorqued. A shop overtorqued mine and I one broke and several had the threads widen.
2. They need to be fully threaded before torquing. This means guys who run spacers and have little thread exposed are especially in trouble.
3. After several install cycles and heat cycling from aggressive driving (mostly track) I need to replace mine for peace of mine.
Note:
1. They do not like to be overtorqued. A shop overtorqued mine and I one broke and several had the threads widen.
2. They need to be fully threaded before torquing. This means guys who run spacers and have little thread exposed are especially in trouble.
3. After several install cycles and heat cycling from aggressive driving (mostly track) I need to replace mine for peace of mine.
Thanks. ordering a set this week.
Do I need M12X1.5 thread size?
Yes. If you want Dave I have a set of Mcgard I'll sell but you'll need to wait for a few months... Not up north for a bit.
Thanks Sduff. Got my KICS and they look great!
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