N80

I did do a search. Did not find the answer, probably because it is so dumb no one has ever asked it.

I just got a set of RPF1s. Will get long, open ended lug nuts since I'll probably get some ARP studs in the future.

Many of the ones I see, particularly Muteki, are splined. So here is the question: Can they be taken on/off with anything but the splined socket that is included? I'm just wondering because I know that if it is the only tool that will work I will lose it or it will roll down a storm drain, etc etc at the worst possible moment. I guess I could buy several of them, but if the splined nuts will only work with a splined socket, then I'll keep searching for a hex nuts.

datsunHEAD

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i think it only works with those but there so abundant you could go to any tire shop and pick one up for a few bucks but there are other ways to bust them lugs or locks off off if you ever lost the key

albinobob

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They're like 5 bucks a pop at discount tire I have 6.

Waiz

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OP you're over-thinking things.

If you lose the socket you can just buy a gator grip to take it off instead

davidv

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Can a safe cracker open a safe without the combination?


N80

That is correct.

Spork

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Spline drive lug nuts need the spline socket. I have a set of blue steel Gorilla spline lug nuts. I wouldn't go for any of the cheaper, aluminum ones. The tiny "weight savings" is mostly a marketing gimmick and doesn't offer sh*t in terms of performance.

N80

You're right, but if the splined sockets are as easy to come by as everyone says then the combination would be 1-2-3-4.

But that brings up a question. Are the splined nuts purely for security? I assumed they were just a superior form of socket. If it is purely for security then I don't need them anyway. These will only be on at the track.

Italianjoe1

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They are also smaller diameter, makes them easier to fit in most aftermarket wheels.

ronn1

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This is true of EXTERNAL splines (on the outside), since there are tons of these lug nuts out there. I have open ended INTERNAL splines and there aren't many of these on wheels...so not many keys for these around. Not as good as a locking system, but still a deterent to theft.

ronn1

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Will that fit into *tuner sized* wheels? Doesn't look like it

Waiz

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That particular one obviously does not, the photo was used as an example. They come in a variety of sizes.

Also OP, you can order specific sockets from Gorilla directly that are thin-walled and padded

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/thin-wall-sockets

N80

Cool. Thanks.

VMRWheels

This is actually really awesome, never knew about this product! Thanks for posting this up.

Waiz

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I aim to please