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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Sup guys I just got my bronze nismo rims in today and I was thinking of getting these wheel lock for them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLK-...WDVWQQtcZphoto

I was just wondering if these are the right one to fit the wheels.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Yes, those are the right ones - 12 x 1.25.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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do yall think these are worth it. is it even that much lite weight
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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Probably worth it. I have cheap lugs and they're starting to rust
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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I have another question. the lug nuts that come with the nismo rims. can it only be taking off with the adapter. cause I dont want rims to be stoling
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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i think they are a different size from stock. compared to your stock lug nuts they are a lot lighter, but lug nuts aren't that heavy to begin with. there gona look nice with your new rims. the thing about rim locks is that studies have shown that they only buy you a couple of seconds before the vandal steals your rims. they aren't hard to take off and basically just kind of scare the vandal out of wasting more time to steal your rims.

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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they are locks, the top four lug nuts pictured can't be taken off with just any size socket. they have a special groove and the angles of each sides are different, which is why it comes with a special socket (silver) which is pictured.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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I remember reading another post on the forums where they compared the weight of the new locking lugs and the crap you have to carry to take them off, and it turned out to actually be more weight with them.

But, don't do it for weight. Do it for quality and security.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Just know that you will only be able to torque them a handful of times before they are shot. Mine are now useless after a season of autocrossing.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:47 AM
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will these fit GT-7s?? anyone know the size lugs for them?
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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I would recommend the extended Rays lug nutts. I have them and they look sweet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
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I have the same exact Volk lug nuts on my wheels. I have the GT-7, so they fit perfectly kbomb.

Here are some pros and cons to these lug nuts:

Pros:
-lightweight
-discreet
-perfect for ray's wheels

Cons:
-chips after a few times taking them on and off, have a black sharpie handy
-volk only has 4 different key lock combos, i actually know 2 other people in irvine that has the same keys... i guess it would be good if i lost my key lock and need to borrow theirs.

If you plan on buying those, and paranoid of people stealing your wheels... try to buy another set of locks to be on the safe side too.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Here's a pic with them on... can't even tell they are there.



btw, i know i don't have center caps.... 3 month wait
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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thanks guys. but its so expensive. im gona find a cheap brand. I was using the standard lugs from nissan before.
Albert, I was gona say something about the center caps but I hear ya. i had a hard time finding center caps too.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DmanG281
Just know that you will only be able to torque them a handful of times before they are shot. Mine are now useless after a season of autocrossing.

what are you torquing the Volk lugs to?

they're made of a softer material so if you torque to stock lug nut specs of 80-85 thats too high.

i usually torque mine to 75... i've had no issues after several track/drift events...
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
what are you torquing the Volk lugs to?

they're made of a softer material so if you torque to stock lug nut specs of 80-85 thats too high.

i usually torque mine to 75... i've had no issues after several track/drift events...
good question.
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75lb/ft but keep in mind lately I've been attending auto-x's 2 to 3 times a month.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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are you talking thread side trashed, or outter side?
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the threads
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I got the torqoise extended volk lugs, they are about a 1/3 lighter then stock, rough guessitimation, and they really stand out! I love them and I think are worth the extra money!
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